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reminder

Sometimes, being in a place that’s not a great fit gives us good information about what we need to thrive. Don’t be afraid to talk to teachers, family members and mentors about what’s not working for you Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading

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The conversations

Parents don’t merely create children. They must also be responsible, guiding hands for their children. Giving a troubled teen a weapon that spins bullets like a shredder through its target, to help their child calm down, is not the act … Continue reading

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Respecting Beliefs

 I’m writing this to get your opinion about something that has been bothering me for a while but has been exacerbated by the recent illness of my mother. Although I was brought up Catholic, in my adult life I am … Continue reading

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The Perfect Morning

 I want to wake up early in the morning and stretch, then rise and splash cool water on my face- three times for the trinity. I want to slip on something old and loose and airy and fix my first … Continue reading

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The Unexpected Job Offer

The Job I Didn’t Know Was Looking for Me….Someone invited me to interview for a job that I didn’t apply for, in an industry I had zero experience in, simply because we had briefly worked in the same office in the past. They remembered … Continue reading

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