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The Resolution to Every Quarrel Starts With Me
Families fight. Sometimes you move past it, and sometimes it breaks something you can’t fix. This week’s blog is about the quarrels that shaped me, what I’ve carried from them, and how I finally learned that the resolution to every fight starts with me. Read more
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The Pot at the End of the Month
Beans. Growing up, I hated them. For me, beans weren’t just beans. They were power, poverty, and punishment in a pot. I didn’t like black beans, lima beans, or kidney beans, and I detested chili because chili usually had more than one kind of bean in it, and one kind was bad enough. I’ve always… Read more
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Why Losing My Religion Made Me a Better Person
The author reflects on their lack of religious devotion, shaped by experiences in Catholic school and a complex relationship with faith. While acknowledging the existence of multiple religions and historical figures like Jesus and Buddha, they reject organized religion’s constraints. Instead, they emphasize faith in humanity, personal growth, and community over dogma. Read more
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The Moves I Made
The author reflects on a tumultuous life marked by frequent moves and unresolved childhood trauma. Therapy reinforced a choice to avoid revisiting painful memories. Despite the chaos, moving became a means of escaping dissatisfaction, leading to multiple relocations across states. Ultimately, the author longs for stability and connection while grappling with attachment issues. Read more
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Thinking Back: The Thanks I Never Gave
Looking back on my younger years and comparing the cost of housing from back then until today, it’s crazy to me that I was able to move around so much when I was younger. I truly have no idea how I did it nor do I comprehend how I did it so often. It wasn’t… Read more
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The Things I Remember
The writer explores fragmented childhood memories associated with various smells. From listening to music while smelling Pine-Sol to reminiscing about innocent school crushes and mischievous antics with siblings, the nostalgia reveals significant life events. The author grapples with reflections on upbringing, health influences, and the lasting impact of seemingly trivial moments. Read more
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