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What Mother’s Day Really Means to Me Now
Let’s talk about Mother’s Day, shall we? Every second Sunday in May, the world gets flooded with commercials featuring flowers, brunch menus, and perfect families with matching smiles. And don’t get me wrong, I love a good mimosa and a heartfelt card. But when you’ve lived a few decades, lost…
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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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Starting Over at 47 – Making Space for Joy (Even When Everything Feels Uncertain)
There’s something really powerful about the quiet decision to let joy back into your life, especially when everything else feels messy, uncertain, or downright upside down. I didn’t always know how to do that. For a long time, I was in survival mode. Grief had taken up all the oxygen…
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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…