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BONUS
My journey to motherhood wasn’t an easy one. For us, it wasn’t just a flick of a switch and SNAP — a baby. It was four years of struggles, doctor appointments, heartbreak, and even a loss that eventually led us to our blessing: a beautiful baby girl. The first few years after her birth were…
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REASON, SEASON, LIFETIME
Have you heard the famous quote that people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime? Did it resonate with you? Ultimately it is about learning to let people be what they are. After yet another beautiful conversation with my special person and explaining what it was about, it in turn helped…
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BAD GUY
No one tells you that grief comes with a permanent role assignment. When a spouse dies, the world gets gentle for a short period of time. There is food sent, hushed voices, understanding eyes, check-in calls. You are allowed to be broken. You are allowed to be lost. You are allowed to stand still. What…
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LEGACY
When my late husband passed, I was very clear that I wanted everyone to remember him at his best — and for all the beautiful traits he shared with the world. The incredible athlete who excelled at literally any sport he played.The hardworking provider.The proud and devoted girl dad.The man who loved animals and couldn’t…
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REALIZATION
We all have the opportunity to grow. We all have the opportunity to evolve. Some of us begin that journey earlier in life, and some much later. Some people need to experience certain things to truly evaluate their lives and surroundings, while others come to their realizations through deep and intentional work on themselves. For…
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ANNIVERSARY EFFECT
Have you ever just felt…off? It comes out of nowhere. Suddenly you’re not sleeping well. You feel anxious. Your thoughts feel foggy and you can’t quite think as clearly. You can’t quite put your finger on it, because on the surface things in your life are actually going well. Yet something feels off. Recently I…
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COEXIST
We’re often taught that emotions arrive one at a time. That grief replaces love. That joy means healing is finished. That if you’re still sad, you must not be okay yet. But grief doesn’t work like that. And neither does love. Grief is not the opposite of love; it is proof of it. It’s love…
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HALLMARK
Hallmark movies are a staple in many homes. People live for those fairy tale stories of finding love and their happily ever after. Time after time, movie after movie, it’s the same thing. So, what exactly is the formula for making that perfect Hallmark film? Let’s start with the basics — usually, there’s a woman…
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VEGAS
Bright lights, fast pace, ringing bells, Elvis – it’s Viva Las Vegas, baby! I’ve gone on my fair share of girls’ trips in my previous life. NYC, the Bahamas, Niagara-on-the-Lake — there was never a shortage of getaways where I could escape my reality for a few days. Old me needed those trips to survive the hardest…
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PURGE
For years, I suffered. I dismissed the issues—chalked them up to stress, age, or the endless responsibilities of caring for others. I told myself it was nothing, that I just needed to push through. And so, I did. I cared for everyone else while quietly neglecting myself. But everything changed after my late husband passed…
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