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  • Emptiness

    Have you ever woken up and just felt completely off? And I don’t mean like woken up and you feel sick, but just off. Emotionally, you just feel off. It’s an odd feeling, and usually, I can figure out why. But today I’m not all that sure. It is just a day where it feels…

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  • Sunday Mornings

    I don’t usually wait until the last minute for Sunday morning posts. I usually take care of them on Saturday and then I can take Sunday and just do absolutely nothing. This week has me a little off because of the procedure. I feel so much better already, I’m just extra tired. But this week…

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  • The Mom I Want to Be

    The Mom I Want to Be

    The writer describes a complex relationship with their mother, expressing admiration, disappointment, and fear. Despite the mixed feelings, they still aspire to emulate their mother’s positive qualities and strength.

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  • Anticipation

    This week I’m having a minor procedure done. It’s really nothing to worry about, though hopefully it will create a better understanding of why I feel the way I do. But in doing that, on top of a chaotic work life, it has left me with a lot of anxiety. I’m not completely sure what…

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  • Guilty

    The writer expressed mixed emotions regarding a presidential candidate being found guilty on 34 felony counts. Despite being thrilled by the verdict and its message that no one is above the law, they also feel sad and frightened about potential polarization and violence. They highlighted regional differences in beliefs and the importance of upholding justice…

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  • My List

    There are a lot of things that I want to do in my life. That never ending bucket list if you will. But for me, this list has become more about finding myself so I can find the things that I enjoy doing. Really, it’s just that I want to be able to tell people…

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  • Keeping Up

    Keeping up is impossible these days. At least, it seems like it for me. There are only so many hours in a day and I need to remember that. I can’t get everything done every single day. Which, as a pathological people pleaser is hard to remember. I’m struggling to tell myself that it’s okay…

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  • Not What It Seems

    Have you ever sat down, thinking one thing, and then you realize something completely different? That’s how I felt when I sat down to write today. I sat down to write, and immediately got back up to go walk my local trails around the lake. There is something about walking through nature that always brings…

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  • Sad Songs

    Most of my favorite songs can be considered “sad” songs. My mom once asked me for a list of songs that I listen to that make me feel happy. Yeah, it was a list of mostly sad songs. I have always been this way. I’m not really sure why, but the sad songs really speak…

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  • Transitions

    My life seems to be constantly changing. Sometimes it is expected and it is good. But most of the time, it is sudden, chaotic, and it takes me a bit to see the good in it. My life has been in constant transition for the last year. It is absolutely insane to me that my…

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