Community Voices
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Things I Wish My Parents Had Taught Me Clearly
These are lessons that I learned the hard way because they are the most valuable ones and you will probably never remember them if you don’t take the risks and…
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The Real Reason for Rising Gas Prices
We keep reopening old wounds instead of letting them heal, even when the good things have to come first. The real question isn’t whether we’ve been hurt—it’s whether we want…
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What Do You Do For A Living?
I love helping children of all ages, but my path hasn’t been traditional. I’ve worked with kids through field trips, as a substitute teacher, and in various care settings. I’ve…
Keep readingImagine Being Part of The Change
I love watching the kids play outside and knowing my neighbors even when I don’t agree with everything they say. I’m giving my time, skills, and love to rebuild communities…
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A public blog vs a private forum feed
I love how I embrace the idea of being a mom, nurse, artist, writer, and storyteller—even though I’m not sure if I’m all of those things or just a big…
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Healing Isn’t Always Pretty
Healing can look like yoga in the backyard or long talks that end with understanding instead of screaming. These small steps help rebuild lives one at a time. I’m learning…
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What Happens After Your Neurodivergent Brain “Breaks” Apart?
Healing from trauma isn’t always pretty—it can feel messy and confusing, especially when you’re relearning who you are. I had to unlearn old survival patterns that kept me in unsafe…
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Someone Told Me to “Just Get a Job”
I’ve got experience in healthcare, finance, construction, and more, but rebuilding my life after a tough situation left me without reliable transportation. That’s why I’m applying for remote roles while…
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When You’re Pushed Into a Corner and Forced to Fight Back
A pentacle or a Tree of Life can become all someone sees, even when they know nothing about the person wearing it. It has been painful to realize how quickly…
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My Neurodivergent Brain Feels Broken Today
I am writing this a few days before this post will go live. By the time it does, there’s a good chance I’ll have forgotten I even wrote it. That…
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Why Would Anyone Want to Be Me?
People often say I seem confident, but that wasn’t always the case. Confidence grew from losing everything I thought I was supposed to be. Living by rules that didn’t fit…
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When You Just Need Someone to Listen
It’s late, and your heart hurts after an argument with someone you love. You’re craving someone to listen, but life got in the way. That’s why I started the Auntie…
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