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How A Threads Post Helped Me Understand Myself
Sometimes simple or silly posts on social media will prompt me to understand myself better. A goofy little Threads post about Capricorns being insulted by being called a liar made me laugh and then say “Hmm?” One of the surest ways to get me to leave you alone in every capacity (romantic, platonic, professional, etc)…
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Why I Hate My Birthday
For as long as I can remember I have hated my birthday. Most memories of past birthdays are marked by disappointment, sadness, loneliness, and the lingering question of “Why bother?” From as far back as my teenage years all I can remember is the rejection I felt after inviting the people I thought were friends…
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Am I Having Midlife Crisis
Ever since last year I have felt this sense of something. I don’t know if it’s been a sense of impending doom or a sense of being on the horizon of great things. The best way I know to describe this feeling is to say that I feel like a small boat. A small boat…
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Another Breakup, Another Blog Post
As I pull myself through another romantic breakup, I keep coming back to the same thoughts and questions. Am I holding myself accountable for things I didn’t do? I have been hyper-focused on taking accountability for the happenings in my life because sometimes I am the problem. I’m very receptive to feedback from others who…
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2 Weeks in Cartagena: What I Learned About Myself
Two weeks in Cartagena taught me just how much my mental illness limits me. So boom, I did my almost annual international birthday trip and decided to really challenge myself this time. After multiple covid infections plus a concussion, I have been worried about cognitive decline and struggling with anything involving memorization and concentration. So…
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