Category: My Writing
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The Beautifully Unfinished: Why I’m Finally Embracing “Good Enough”
Perfection is an impossible standard that leaves us feeling exhausted and never quite enough. This is my journey of letting go, embracing imperfection, and discovering the beauty in simply being human.
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Learning To Embrace The Seasons
As parents, we spend so much time worrying about milestones. Are they talking enough? Are they learning enough? Eating enough vegetables? But lately I’ve found myself focus on something different.
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Losing Our Spark: What I’ve Tried to Get It Back
Sometimes we don’t lose our spark all at once—it fades quietly beneath the weight of responsibilities, routines, stress, and everyday life. In this post, I’m sharing what it felt like when I realized I’d lost touch with myself, along with the small things I’ve been doing to reconnect with joy, purpose, and the parts of…
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The Thoughts After Your Child’s Birthday
The balloons are gone, the cake is eaten, and another birthday has passed. A reflection on the joy, sadness, and self-doubt many parents feel after celebrating their child’s special day
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The Year I Started Choosing Peace Over People-Pleasing
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is that people-pleasing isn’t always about kindness. Sometimes it’s about feeling responsible for everyone else’s comfort except your own. It’s time to break free from this cycle and embrace a healthier, more authentic way of living.
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The Weight of a Single Syllable: Why Saying “No’ Feels Dangerous.
Despite the simplicity of the word “no,” it feels heavy and dangerous in my life. I avoid saying it because I fear disappointing others, fearing rejection and losing my identity as helpful and reliable. However, I’m learning that “no” is essential for my own well-being, and that saying “yes” to myself is often the only…
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The Bittersweet Truth About Your Child’s Birthday
Every birthday is a reminder of the beauty and sadness of motherhood. I celebrate her growth and independence, but I also hold space for the nostalgia of the baby I once knew.
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Why Healing Isn’t Linear
We are sold on the narrative of ‘getting over it’ — the idea that if we just wait long enough, the pain will fade away like a bad memory. But the truth? Healing is messy. It’s making progress for weeks, only to have a random moment bring it all back to the surface. For a…
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Why Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Changes You
We all have a comfort zone. It’s the place where life feels familiar, predictable, safe. We know what to expect, and there are few surprises waiting for us. While comfort can be a good thing, staying there too long can keep us from growing.
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The Day I Realised I Wasn’t The Same Anymore (When The Brain Develops)
People often say your brain finishes developing in your mid-twenties. I don’t know exactly what changes happen biologically, but I do know somewhere along the way, I became a different person.