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Military Holidays
This last week, memories have been coming in hard and heavy, reminding me what military life can be like. Right this moment I feel like we’re living a somewhat normal life. My husband is on shore duty and we’re going … Continue reading
On-Kilter
Today started out pretty rough. I’m trying to get used to a new schedule and it feels a little forced still. Nothing is habit yet and I keep forgetting things – like dinner. (Oh yeah, I need to provide that … Continue reading
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Tagged confidence, education, energy, faith, kindness, motherhood, parenting, Self care, self love, stress, worth
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Part of Something
What are we missing? Suicide rates are booming. Rates in every age group between 15 and 84 has increased in the last decade and a half. We are all too familiar with the number of school shootings in the US … Continue reading
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Relevant Realizations
Two weeks ago a stressful situation (coaching) and a bit of a trigger lead to an exhausting and emotional breakdown. Honestly, it feels like it was so much longer ago. On the other hand, I can feel my heart pound … Continue reading
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Tagged community, confidence, connections, education, emotions, friendship, growing up, kindness, love, rape, self love, sexual assault, stress, writing
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Through the Cracks
I’m irritated. I’m sad and frustrated and scared. Bullying, school shootings, suicides, testing, social media, sexual assault…pressure, pressure, pressure. It presses on our kids from every direction. Kids – they’re kids. They’re still learning and growing and we’re supposed to … Continue reading
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Tagged community, connections, education, emotions, growing up, kids, kindness, stress, teachers
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Open Up Your Heart
Yesterday I woke up with a song in my head. I hummed it all morning, but just this one part, which wasn’t even the chorus. Open up your heart and just let it begin. Open up your heart and just … Continue reading
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Tagged confidence, emotions, family, friendship, kindness, love, marriage, motherhood, Self care, stress, worth, writing
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A Day to Love
If ever there was a day to show our love, it’s Valentine’s Day, right? There are hearts and flowers and special dinners. Every store has soft, fluffy, cuddly animals. You can find articles about how to romance your Valentine, celebrate … Continue reading
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Tagged emotions, family, friendship, kindness, love, marriage, parenting, self love, worth
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Energy and Feelings and Emotions, Oh My!
I’m a feeler (that’s my name) and emotions are my game. Actually, my name is Annie but feeling emotions is so much a part of me that it’s probably a better descriptor than any physical traits I might have. I … Continue reading
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Tagged confidence, connections, emotions, faith, growing up, kids, kindness, love, quirks, self love, teachers, worth, writing
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The Damage We Don’t Know
I enjoy reading to my kids, even if they don’t love it. To be fair, one of the reasons they don’t always enjoy it is that the depth of these kids’ books often hit me hard. Then I cry. I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged connections, education, emotions, kindness, love, self worth, sexual assault, worth, writing
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Sips of Stillness 