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  • Why I’m Always Starting Again

    There is something both humbling and hopeful about beginning again. When I first started Always Starting, it was a place to write, reflect, process, and remind myself that moving forward does not always happen in a straight line. Life has a way of changing the plan. Sometimes we choose the…

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  • Seeking Normal – Day 28

    Day 28 prompt: Normal is defined by cultures, religions, experiences, and demographics. What part of your normal is defined by these outside sources? My answer:…

  • My Mom, a memoir

    Mom’s…everyone has one. I had the best one. She was exactly what I needed and I like to think that I was exactly what she…

  • Seeking Normal – Day 27

    Day 27 prompt: Brene Brown says, “Today I will choose courage over comfort.” What courageous thing are you doing in your own life? My answer:…

  • Seeking Normal – Day 26

    Day 26 prompt: How do you change your normal? Experiences? Role Models? Do you want to change it? Do you need to? How can you…