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    From Rock Bottom to Rising: My Story of Hope and Recovery

    May 24, 2025

    Most recently, I shared that I’m living in a shelter. The beginning was rough, and the progress toward getting back on my feet started out slowly, but as of recently, there have been a lot of developments. Over the past month I have been putting a lot of work into getting my trifecta together. The trifecta being housing-transportation-employment. When one’s life crumbles, the components of the trifecta disintegrate. Losing one of these three items increases the difficulty of various aspects of one’s life. For example, if you lose employment, it puts financial strain on many areas of your life. If…

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    All Sorts

    December 24, 2024

    I’m thinking about this at 5 in the morning, so you’ll have to forgive me for any incoherence. And I did put an effort into thinking about this. And I think that if I had to pinpoint the biggest influence in my life, my first inclination was to look at other people. However, upon deeper contemplation, I came to the realization that I am the biggest influence in my life. I spend the most time with myself. I’m in constant conversation with myself. I think that I am more me to myself, than I am to other people. Does that…

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  • Journal Entry - My Thoughts

    5 Lessons Learned

    September 27, 2024

    From childhood experiences to personal struggles with various substances, this raw account explores the complex nature of addiction. The author shares five key insights gained from their journey, emphasizing the importance of compassion, honesty, and community in recovery.

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    The Hidden Cost of Grudges

    September 4, 2024

    Exploring the complex nature of grudges and their impact on personal well-being. A candid reflection on the struggle to forgive and the importance of letting go for one's own sake.

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    Discipline, Depression, and Personal Growth: A Journey of Self-Discovery

    August 15, 2024

    In this introspective journey, I explore the concept of owing myself discipline, its potential impact on managing Major Depressive Disorder, and how recognizing life's opportunities can lead to personal growth.

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    My Thoughts

    What I’ve Got To Show

    May 15, 2024

    Explore the complexities of regret, lessons learned from past mistakes, and the impact regret has on our choices and personal growth.

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    Daily Prompt

    The Conversation I Should Have Challenged

    April 23, 2024

    Reflecting on a missed opportunity to address derogatory language at a summer job, this blog explores the power of words and personal growth.

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    The Frustration of Deferred Dreams

    March 22, 2024

    Struggling with sleeplessness & setbacks? Explore one's journey & the power of patience amidst life's challenges.

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    The Power of Introspection in Enhancing Relationships

    March 20, 2024

    Introspection reveals our emotional triggers and patterns, improving communication, setting boundaries, and fostering authentic relationships.

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    The One Question I Wish You Wouldn’t Ask: What Do You Do for a Living?

    March 6, 2024

    Exploring the discomfort behind the question 'What do you do for a living?' and advocating for a shift towards inquiries that celebrate individual complexity and passions.

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