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One Year Without Her: Becoming a Mother After Losing Mine
Today marks one year since my mom passed away from dementia at age 59. On Valentine's Day, my husband and I discovered we're expecting a baby in October. They say the first year after losing someone is the hardest, and that grief compounds when it collides with other life transitions simultaneously.
8 hours ago3 min read
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How to Get Off the Self-Improvement Hamster Wheel (Without Giving Up on Growth)
The beauty and fitness industries want you to believe you're not good enough, especially in January. But research shows that constant self-improvement creates more anxiety than actual growth. Here's how to pursue gradual change through self-compassion instead of relentless pressure.
Jan 35 min read
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Why We Had Two Weddings This Year (And Why It Was Right for Us)
We got married twice this year. Well, sort of. We had an intimate ceremony in May, then a big reception in September. It wasn't the plan we started with, but it became exactly what we needed when life decided our timeline for us. Here's why two celebrations made more sense than one.
Dec 28, 20254 min read
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