Tag: Life
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Hot Mess Express: Day 1 of Getting My Life Together (Again)
aka… documenting my weight loss journey with brutal honesty, ADHD chaos, and zero shame I’ve seen an insane amount of GLP-1 shot hate lately, and honestly? It’s exhausting. Everyone screaming about “discipline” as if all bodies, brains, incomes, traumas, and life situations are created equal. Spoiler: they’re not. And I’ll be real — I’ve gone…
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🐾 Breed Bias Isn’t Science: Understanding Pit Bulls, Responsibility, and Reality
Breed bias isn’t science — it’s fear. Pit bulls aren’t born dangerous. Any dog can be unsafe without training, socialization, and proper care. ❤️🩹 Bad owners create dangerous dogs — not breeds. Let’s stop blaming the dogs and start holding people accountable. #PitbullLove #EndBreedBias #ResponsibleDogOwnership #DogFacts #BullyBreedAwareness #ScienceOverFear #DogsAreIndividuals #TrainYourDog
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🖤 When Self-Care Looks Like Crying in a Parking Lot and Then Reading Smut
You know what they don’t tell you about healing? Sometimes it’s ugly. Sometimes it’s not bubble baths and journaling under a weighted blanket with soft lo-fi in the background. Sometimes it’s sitting in your car in the Walmart parking lot with tears running down your face, mascara halfway to your chin, contemplating ghosting your entire…
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The Book That Taught Me to Speak Up
When I was in middle school, I read Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson—and it changed me forever. This book is not just a story; it’s a lifeline. It taught me the importance of finding my voice, of speaking up, of standing my ground even when it feels impossible. Today, I walked into Barnes & Noble…
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Jack of All Trades, Survivor of All Things
I used to think being a jack of all trades meant I wasn’t good enough to master anything. That maybe it was a flaw — proof that I couldn’t stick to one path, one career, one version of who I was supposed to be. But now? I realize it means I’ve survived. It means I’ve…
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How ARC Reading Turned My Bookish Hobby Into Something So Much Bigger
ARC — Advance Reader Copy. If you’re new to the book world, that might sound like some mysterious, exclusive club. But really, it’s pretty simple: publishers send you a free copy of a book before its official release, and in return, you give an honest review. No strings attached. I started this whole ARC journey…
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Flipping the Script: Choosing Growth Over Comfort
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about the way we limit ourselves. How we use words like can’t, impossible, and not for me as if they’re facts written in stone. And if I’m being honest, I’m guilty of it too. More than I want to admit. We box ourselves in because it’s safe.…
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When Escapes Become Habits: A Reflection on Reading and Recovery
I’m a bookworm, a fiancé, a mom, a little bit of a chaos gremlin — and I’m a person in long-term recovery. This September, I’ll be celebrating 15 years clean. Fifteen years since I put down the heroin and meth, and started trying to rebuild a life I wasn’t even sure I wanted to save…
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The Overwhelming Reality of Managing Mental Health as an Adult and Parent
Life as an adult and parent is a constant balancing act, demanding attention to countless responsibilities while trying to maintain a semblance of mental health. For those of us who grapple with mental health issues, the challenges are magnified, turning everyday tasks into monumental efforts. I want to share my experience to give you a…
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