Aunty Christine
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Racial disparities in mortgage outcomes-time to hold lenders accountable 
Black and Hispanic veterans are being denied the fairness they earned. Despite VA-backed protections, new data reveal that veterans of color face far higher mortgage denial rates than their White peers — even from lenders entrusted to serve them. The Let Freedom Ring Amendment calls for accountability, transparency, and justice…
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When the system turns on those who served 
Veterans were promised help during COVID — but many were left behind. The Let Freedom Ring Amendment is our call for justice, fairness, and truth. We hope Senator Chris Van Hollen will sponsor it and help protect veterans from unfair mortgage practices. Learn more or join the movement at www.AuntyChristine.com…
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Healed People, Heal People: Dating After Doing the Work
There’s a saying floating around these days: “Healed people, heal people.” And listen—there’s a reason it’s trending. In a world where dating apps feel more like vending machines and red flags are often disguised as “quirky traits,” healing before (or while) dating is a full-blown game changer. 💔 The Old…
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Robots Took My Job: The Real Tea on AI & the Future of Work
Hey, hons! Let’s talk about something a little less “fun and flirty” and a little more “uh-oh, should I be worried?”—Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it’s creeping into our work lives like a nosy neighbor with a key to your house. Now, before you clutch your pearls and start yelling…
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s the Secret Sauce to Mental Wellness
Mental Health & Relationships Series Let’s be real for a second. When someone says “self-care,” most of us picture candles, cucumbers on the eyes, or a frothy lavender-scented bubble bath while lo-fi beats play in the background. That’s cute and all… but according to therapist and mental health expert David…
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Aunty Christine, Minister of Mischief and Matrimony: How I Got Ordained and You Can Too
You may know me as Aunty Christine—your go-to gal for backyard shenanigans, and strong opinions served with a wink and a smile. But did you know I’m also a legally ordained minister? Yep. In 2018, I became a wedding officiant through the Universal Life Church (ULC)—and it all started with…
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From Wolf to Wigglebutt: The Glorious Evolution of Dogs
Let’s talk about man’s best friend. Or, as I like to call them: the four-legged freeloaders who steal our hearts, our snacks, and 90% of the bed. Yep—dogs. But have you ever paused while kissing their adorable little forehead and thought, How did we get here? How did a wolf—an…
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Dolly’s Thoughtful (and Slightly Gross) Gifts
If you’ve ever had a dog with a very generous heart (and a slightly wild streak), then you’ll understand the mix of emotions that comes with receiving a “gift” from them. I’m not talking about a squeaky toy or a shoe dragged out of the closet. Oh no. I’m talking…
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What Easter Means to Me Now
Happy Easter Sunday, sweet friends. It’s early morning, and we’re only just beginning to toss around ideas for how the day will unfold. No grand plans. No strict agenda. Just coffee in hand and the familiar feeling of spring in the air. Yesterday we spent most of the day outside—yard…
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Waiting on Grandma Time (Even Though It’s Not Anytime Soon)
By Aunty Christine – your favorite not-yet-grandma with a whole lot of dreams and not a single diaper to change just yet Let me tell you a little secret— Sometimes, late at night, after the dogs are snoring and Oscar’s finally put his phone down for five whole minutes, I…
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Starting Over at 47 – How Jenny Is Helping Me Take Back My Life
Starting over looks different for everyone. For some, it means a new job. For others, it’s letting go of old relationships, moving somewhere new, or even just waking up one morning and deciding, “I want better for myself.” For me, it’s all of that. And then some. I’ve been through…
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What Losing My Dog Taught Me About Unconditional Love
A love letter to my sweet Lady Let me tell you something—losing a dog? It rips your heart out, tosses it in the dryer with a pile of emotional laundry, and then sets the whole thing on fire. Dramatic? Maybe. Accurate? Absolutely. A few weeks ago, I had to say…
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The Day I Stopped Caring What People Think (and Got Happier Because of It)
I used to worry a lot about what people thought of me. What I said, what I wore, who I dated, how I lived. It was like carrying around a backpack full of other people’s opinions—and let me tell you, it was heavy. Then one day, something shifted. Maybe it…
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Slow and Steady Healing: Real Talk About Mental Health
Let’s take a moment to get real—mental health isn’t always pretty, and it’s definitely not predictable. Life has a sneaky way of throwing curveballs just when you think you’re finally getting your footing. I’ve been through it—multiple losses, heartbreak, betrayal, and just… existing in the aftermath of it all. And…
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