Life From My Perspective.
The Two Faces of a Narcissist: The Abuser Behind Closed Doors One of the most bewildering and painful realities of emotional abuse is the dual personality of the abuser. To the outside world, they often appear charming and warm. They may be person who seems endlessly generous and caring. But behind closed doors, the story […]
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Love in All Forms – A Valentine’s Day Reminder ❤️ Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s about love in all its beautiful forms. Love for yourself, for your children, for parents, for lifelong friends, and for the pets who fill your days with joy. Love is the energy that connects us, heals us, and gives
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Remembering the Sun: Finding Hope in Dark Seasons When life feels like an endless winter—cold, dark, and relentless—it can be difficult to believe that warmth and light will ever return. If you’ve spent weeks, months, or years in survival mode, constantly battling stress, loss, and uncertainty, your nervous system may have forgotten what safety and
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Where Would We Be Without Our Memories? Memory is the thread that stitches together the fabric of our identity. It shapes our experiences, fuels our emotions, and guides our decisions. Without it, who would we be? Where would we be? The past may be behind us, but it remains a foundation upon which we build
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If Light is in Your Heart, You Will Find Your Way Home (Rumi) In the quiet moments when the world feels overwhelming, it’s easy to forget that there is a guiding light within us all. We often search for answers in external places—within the noise, the distractions, or the expectations of others. But the truth
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Bittersweet Escape to Lake Erie 🌊 Heading to my favorite place – Lake Erie for a much-needed getaway, but it feels… different. For the first time in years, I’ll be taking this trip without either of my two sidekicks—my loyal friend Jackson or my sweet, fun, funny, amazing daughter. I won’t be able to look
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Life is short and precious. The quote, “Death twitches my ear. ‘Live,’ he says; ‘I am coming,’” is a reminder to make the most of our time. Death is part of life, and instead of fearing it, we can use it to inspire us. It reminds us that our time is limited, so we should
Never lose track of the horizon, even if in this moment you are not seeing it. Life often feels like navigating a dense forest, where the immediate challenges obscure the bigger picture. It’s so easy to lose sight of your long-term goals, but even when the horizon isn’t visible, it’s still there. Your vision acts
Embracing New Beginnings Every ending holds the seed of a new beginning. Life’s transitions—whether expected or sudden—are opportunities to realign, grow, and step into the next chapter of your journey. Trust that when one door closes, another is ready to open, often leading to something even greater. Don’t be afraid to step forward. God has
Losing My Everything Four years. That’s all the time I had with my best friend, my companion, my everything. He was more than just a dog—he was my world. We shared everything: long walks that turned into adventures, hikes that felt like we could conquer mountains together, vacations filled with joy, and quiet nights where
When Life Feels Like a Never-Ending Battle: A Year of Defeat (as told by Artificial Intelligence) This year has been nothing short of draining. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, it feels like every ounce of energy I once had has been sucked dry, leaving me feeling empty and exhausted. Instead of the hope and joy I
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Sitting across the table from you- a favorite place to be. From late night trips to Friendly’s Restaurant when I was a young teenager, to sitting at my dining room table as an adult, and sitting at a diner table here lately. The days and decades though they’ve passed, as we sit and talk and
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