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Continue reading →: Before September EndsSeptember is almost over. National Recovery Month is almost over. Suicide Prevention Month is almost over. But addiction isn’t going to look at the calendar on October 1 and disappear. Mental illness isn’t going to pack its bags because September ended. And the people struggling with either—or both—are still going…
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Continue reading →: Let’s Talk About BoundariesBoundaries aren’t about controlling other people. They’re about understanding where our limits are, respecting the limits of others, and recognizing that we don’t have to agree with someone’s boundaries to honor them.
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Continue reading →: Give Me Some Magic With My TragedySocial media has plenty of bad, sad, and tragic—but where’s the magic? A morning conversation about doom and gloom turned into a reminder that we have more control over what we consume, what we contribute, and what kind of corner of the internet we create.
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Continue reading →: I Thought Soup Came in a CanI grew up thinking soup came in a can—unless Granny was cooking. Somewhere along the way, I discovered a whole world of soups, stews, flavors, and traditions. Turns out, Granny left me more than a cast-iron skillet. She taught me what to put in it.
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Continue reading →: Sometimes the World Comes to YouI’ve never traveled outside the United States, but that doesn’t mean the world hasn’t found its way to me. From authentic Thai food and horror movies to twenty years behind restaurant doors, I’ve learned that sometimes experiencing another culture doesn’t require a passport—just curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness…
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Continue reading →: The Playground Had Its Own Folklore—and We Were Part of ItWhat started as a Lizzie Borden rabbit hole turned into a surprising look at Double Dutch, hand-clapping games, childhood rhymes, and the folklore we were passing along without ever knowing it had a name.
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Continue reading →: I Wake Up TeachableI used to think being smart meant having something to say about everything. Somewhere along the way, I learned something far more valuable: you don’t have to know everything—you just have to remain teachable.
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Continue reading →: Dad Was Right About the Future. George Jetson Owes Me an Explanation.Growing up, we were promised flying cars, helpful robots, and a future straight out of The Jetsons. My dad told me technology was coming whether I was interested or not. Turns out, he was right—but I still have a few questions for George Jetson.
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Continue reading →: When Unhappy Becomes the RoutineWhat happens when unhappiness stops being a bad day and becomes the routine? A reflection on marriage, faith, family, and finally understanding a piece of wisdom my grandmother gave me years ago.
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Continue reading →: Turn Off the TV. We’re Playing a Board Game.Birds, dragons, potions, portals, imaginary music careers and one board game that may have ended a few relationships. These are the games we keep bringing back to the table—and why sometimes the best thing you can do is turn off the TV and play.
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