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THERE’S BEAUTY IN ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES

If personal boundaries were as obvious as a yellow caution sign when the floor is wet after being mopped — they would be easier to follow. Unfortunately, they are more invisible to the naked eye; making it your duty as an individual to set and clarify the ones you have with others. Naturally, discovering what boundaries you want to put in place can be challenging. However, it shouldn’t be shied away from because there’s so much beauty in establishing them. It can make for healthier connections with yourself, family, and all others you surround yourself with both knowingly & unknowingly.

In tonight’s post, I want to explore the beauty in establishing boundaries and how to do so in a healthy & productive way.

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I’M NOT JUST STRONG, I’M A SOFT WOMAN

In recent years, I’m not a huge fan that for so long we were taught to idolize strong women. Women who could weather any storm and face all fears, yes they deserve our respect. But the women who didn’t show emotion because they bottled everything up and kept on keeping on, I’m not so sure that should have been idolized. Strong women who raised their daughters to be strong in the face of turmoil, angst, and despair. Who raised daughters to believe that to cry is to be weak, to let others have a one up on you. Continue Reading

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MY YEAR IN REVIEW: 2021

As this year draws to a close, I can’t help but be introspective and reflective — as I try to determine what this year felt like. Recounting all of the ways I wish I had showed up for myself, but refusing to forget all the ways I did. Was this year hard, sad, transformative, painful? Continue Reading