mental-health
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On Letting Go, Decluttering, and Quiet Resilience…. The end of the year countdown begins now…. While Christmas is a season that comes with lots of prep, for me the end of Christmas day is filled with reflection. The end of the year is on the horizon, one week to the day… Time, it is true…
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Rambling on about Personal Growth and Insights Over Time….. Reflecting this morning on my ability to judge character, I feel confident that I have become much more adept at this skill over the years. In my younger days, I often led with my heart, giving people chances that were not necessarily earned. This tendency sometimes…
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Rambling on about the struggle in seeking the Christmas Spirit Amidst Uncertainty…. The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of unbridled joy, warmth, and togetherness. Streets sparkle with lights, holiday tunes drift through every store, and social media is filled with images of laughter and happiness. Yet, for many of us, this picture-perfect…
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Rambling on about Personal Thoughts on Family, Society, and the Search for Fulfillment As I sit with my thoughts as the close of another year comes, the urge to look back and take stock of my life is not without surprise and awe. This annual ritual has always been a moment to measure growth, loss,…
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Rambling on about The Lasting Value of Kindness in Personal Character….. If there is one word I would want people to use when describing me, it would be “kind.” Kindness is not just a single trait, but rather a collection of qualities that define how we interact with others and the world around us. Being…
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Rambling on about the Overlooked Seriousness of Victims’ Experiences and the Lasting Impact of Mental Abuse….. Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals across the United States and around the world. As a woman, I am aware that it is not only women that are victims, but most of them are.…
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Rambling on about Finding Solace and Strength in a Day for Myself… Sometimes, what we need most is just one day, one day to step back, breathe, and allow ourselves to simply exist without demands or expectations. Today, I gave myself that day. I minimized interactions, speaking only when necessary, and allowed myself the luxury…
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Rambling on about Stress, Today’s Youth, and the Weight of Change… Sometimes I find myself sitting quietly, letting out a long sigh, and muttering, “I’m too old for this…” The stress of getting older is something I could almost laugh about if it weren’t compounded by the absolute insanity of the world we live in…
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Rambling on about Navigating the endless abyss of waiting on the tech support industry and the experience of being on hold… Hold on please… What is a good callback number if we lose connection… Let me see what I can do and find out for you… HOLD PLEASE… We have all heard it before if…
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Rambling on about Reflections, Resilience, and Hopes for a Better Year Ahead… As November fades into memory and December quietly arrives, there’s a sense that we’re stepping into life’s final chapter of the year. The days grow shorter, the air crisper, and the world seems to slow down just enough for reflection. December is often…
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