Honoring My Mom
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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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Starting Over at 47, Reclaiming My Space, Room by Room
There’s something deeply emotional, even spiritual, about reclaiming the space you live in after someone else has left it behind. For me, it wasn’t just about moving upstairs. It was about moving forward. After former occupants moved out (I’ve had 7 people living under my roof at one time!), what…
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