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  • To The Woman That I Was

    To The Woman That I Was

    As I sit here reflecting on everything that’s changed, the most noticeable difference is me. I could list all the major events over the last 2 years that ultimately led to burning my entire life to the ground but none of that holds any weight here now. To the woman that I was, I forgive…

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  • Sunset Paddle – Rom Com

    Sunset Paddle – Rom Com

    8/19/2026 – Sunset Paddle When I started this blog and the rom-com series, it had been living inside my heart for quite some time. Never did I imagine I would put out an advertisement for a summer fling, much less except to meet such an interesting human. A delightful surprise, even for me. That was…

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  • Threshold Reflections

    Threshold Reflections

    This season ended differently than I planned, but it did not end without growth. I spent years believing I was falling behind, that I was failing. That if I just tried harder, worked more, pushed through the pain, I’d finally catch up to the life I thought I was supposed to be living. My body…

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  • The Cost of Holding Space

    People often tell me I have a calming presence, that they feel safe telling me things they’ve never said out loud. I spend most days making other people feel cared for. I build little sanctuaries for them. I bake them bread. I answer the phone. I show up with a hug, a listening ear and…

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  • The 4th of July

    The 4th of July

    As I am dealing with a mountain of laundry, a stack of mail and phone calls that need to be made after returning from our trip. My body aches but my heart is full. I can’t help but get emotional after last week. I thought this trip was about proving I could do it on…

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