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Some stories don’t stay quiet because you’ve forgotten them. They stay quiet because saying them out loud makes them real. There are moments in life that become dividing lines. You don’t recognize them when they’re happening, but years later you…
Read moreAs someone who works in the nonprofit world, I spend a lot of time asking people for support. Sometimes it’s for backpacks. Sometimes it’s for diapers. Sometimes it’s for a family that simply needs a little help getting through a…
Read moreEveryone talks about starting over as if it’s the most difficult thing a person can do. When a marriage ends, we’re told to start over. When we lose a job, we’re encouraged to start over. After retirement, after grief, after…
Read moreI’ve been spending the past few weeks revamping and updating my website. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably noticed that Life Is a Journey has a brand new look. While I was making updates, someone asked me a simple question….
Read moreSummer is here, and that means I am back outside. But let’s be real, I’ve been outside since our Cancer Wellness Expo in April, with the occasional pop up here and there for ITAVFoundation, Ricky Codio Foundation, and Byrd Cancer…
Read moreI was recently re-watching one of my favorite anime, Apothecary Diaries, and Maomao’s dad said, “You know, conjecture shouldn’t be spoken out loud.” It got me thinking, if only more people actually practiced that. We’re living in a world where…
Read moreA recent conversation with a friend reminded me of something I’ve learned over the years, growth isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and that’s okay. Life is a journey, and everyone’s journey and experiences will look and feel different. Sometimes, that…
Read moreIn our modern world, death has become a constant spectacle. Every day, lives are lost, children, neighbors, strangers and we watch it unfold on our screens as if it were ordinary. Police brutality. Domestic violence. Gang violence. Mass shootings. Tragedies…
Read moreIt’s so easy to let darkness creep in when we’re faced with beliefs we deeply disagree with—especially when those beliefs cause harm or put others at a disadvantage. Hate can feel like the simplest response. But hate doesn’t heal; it…
Read moreI don’t usually get too caught up in pop culture, especially when it comes to celebrity gossip. But today, I had to block and remove several people from my social media platforms. Not because I was mad. Honestly, I wasn’t….
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