Tag: relationships
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Learning to See Each Other Clearly
A few days ago, my children had another fight. At first, it felt really small, just another mix-up like tons of others. But this time, it didn’t get sorted out in a day. They stayed away from each other. The usual chatting just stopped. There was some awkward vibe hanging in the air between them.…
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Settled is Not the Same as Finished
In our parenting journey, there is one principle worth holding onto: if we want to raise children who are kind, resilient, and able to live well in their time, parents need to keep growing into better versions of themselves. Not because we are expected to be perfect, but because growth cannot be forced. It spreads…
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The Discipline of Moving On
Time passed, but the moment didn’t.The last message I sent was simple. Not dramatic. Not confrontational. Just honest. I remember keeping my phone close, not because I needed a reply, but because I needed to know where I stood with them. When the typing bubble never appeared, I told myself they were busy. Then I…
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Who Are You Still Being Loyal To?
There’s a moment in The Devils Wear Prada that always stays with me. That movie was when I’m a grew up, but it still lingers until now. Andy is standing in Paris. She looks composed now. Sharp. Capable. She’s no longer the girl who didn’t fit. She’s earned her place. And yet, something in her…
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Protect Your Peace, Even in the DMs
*Stoic calm meets modern self-care (think Ryan Holiday, Nedra Tawwab, Cal Newport).* A friend once sank into my sofa and sighed, “I’m drowning… kids, work, friends, everything needs me.” I’ve been there too. Honestly, sometimes life feels like starring in Mariah Carey’s Whenever You Call, except everyone’s calling and texting, and DM-ing at once. My calendar…
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