Mental Health
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Fear Isn’t Irrational When History Keeps Repeating Itself
Fear is not something I’m used to living in. Not like this. But lately, it’s been sitting in my chest—heavy, constant—triggered by things I’ve seen and then watched disappear. Videos. Stories. Accounts that were there one moment and gone the next. Women. American women. Mothers. Crying. Their children taken from…
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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…
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How to Survive the Imposter Syndrome Monster (Without Losing Your Mind)
Let me introduce you to a truly terrifying villain — one that sneaks up on you when you’re just trying to chase your dreams, apply for that new job, or hit “publish” on your latest blog post. Meet: The Imposter Syndrome Monster. This sneaky beast lurks in the shadows of…
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🖤 Why I Gravitate Toward Dark Romance and Horror Fiction
People always ask me the same thing when they find out how much I read:“Why that kind of stuff? Why not something lighter?” As if books filled with blood, trauma, obsessive love, deranged killers, haunted houses, and morally gray men aren’t just as valid as a sunny romcom about a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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