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Her.
Some people just say “Mom,” like it’s a regular word. But for me, it was always her. She was the first face I looked for in a crowd, the last voice I heard before falling asleep. She was the one I wanted to tell when something went wrong, and the…
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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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A Deep Dive into the Gen X Woman’s Sexual Awakening, Confusion, and Reclamation
Okay, Gen X sisters. Let’s have a heart-to-heart. Let’s talk about how we actually learned about sex. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t during some sweet, coming-of-age moment with a parent lovingly explaining the birds and the bees while handing us a pamphlet and a hug. Nope. For most of us? It…
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The Art of Letting Go (When You Were Never Taught How)
Nobody teaches you how to let go. Not really. We learn how to hold on—tight. To grudges. To people. To memories. To jeans that haven’t fit since the Obama administration. Somewhere along the line, especially if you grew up in a family that survived more than it thrived, the message…
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Who Am I Without the Chaos?
It hit me the other morning. I was sipping my coffee, Oscar had already brought it to me in bed like he always does, and I realized… the house was quiet. Not just quiet quiet, but peaceful. No one arguing downstairs. No one stomping around. No doors slamming or text…
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Starting Over at 47 – Making Peace With My Body
Let’s talk about something real for a minute—our bodies. Or more specifically, my body. It’s been through a lot with me. Three marriages, two kids, surgeries, heartbreak, grief, love, stress, joy, moves, dancing, growing babies, growing gardens—you name it. And for most of that time, I talked to it like…
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