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The Hand That Reaches Back
A reflection on life and the hands that have held me through it
Jun 22 • 
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Slow Down, Summer
The days are long, but their childhood is short.
Jun 16 • 
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It's Time to Delete Your Socials, Babe
I did. Here's how it's really affected my mental health.
Jun 9 • 
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I See You, Mama
An ode to the struggling mother.
Jun 7 • 
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It's Not Mom Brain, It's My ADHD
ADHD, motherhood, and the burnout that no one talks about
Jun 3 • 
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May 2025

Dear Husband, I Am the Lonely Wife.
Are you listening?
May 26 • 
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It's Just a Mid-Life Crisis, NBD.
I thought that I'd have my shit together by now.
May 19 • 
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When Sisterhood Becomes Silence
Why quietly quitting a decade long friendship was the best decision I made.
May 14 • 
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My Unapologetic Love for Botox
And I'm not ashamed to admit it
May 12 • 
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Having A Minimalistic Home Killed My Vibe
Being "Beige" didn't bring me peace or contentment.
May 10 • 
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Mom Guilt Never Clocks Out
Is what I'm doing enough?
May 10 • 
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So, We're All Funny Now..
And honestly, I love that for us.
May 7 • 
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