Community Voices
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To My Beautiful Anonymous 20 Years Later
Having to start over after spending the lifetime building a home with a man who never wanted to marry me and made sure I was reminded throughout the years. I…
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Broken In Many Ways
This is a triggering negative self-awareness post. I have plans for moments like this that are healthy alternatives to self-harm.
One of my greatest tools is to write. I feel…
Keep readingI Feel Defeated
I feel defeated. I guess I don’t have much of a leg to stand on anymore. I violated my lease agreement without realizing I was violating it. I didn’t add…
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Five Years Ago Today
Five years ago today was the last time I talked to my best friend—and one of the biggest tormentors of my childhood. My brother and I grew up hating each…
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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…
Keep readingHealing 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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