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family dynamics

27
Mar
a moment to reflect

a moment to reflect

Can I share something with you? I'm proud of how far I've come. (Cheesy, I know.
3 min read
15
Mar
a dark, stormy sky with lightning strikes.

i, too, am the villain.

I admit it: I've made mistakes. I, STEPHANIE, HAVE MADE MISTAKES. Phew! It feels good to shout it
2 min read
01
Mar
a girl runs toward the ocean.

an open letter to youngest daughters

Dear Youngest Daughter, Though our experiences may not be identical, I feel like we know each other. What does it
1 min read
09
Feb
a person stands in a foggy field.

clearing the fog

Let's talk about a frequently misunderstood topic: The guilt associated with going no-contact.
4 min read
12
Dec
A person walks alone toward light at the end of a tunnel.

a podcast recommendation on estrangement

If your social media algorithm looks anything like mine, perhaps you've seen or heard about Oprah's
1 min read
09
Oct
A grayscale image with two left hands, with one hand that appears younger and the other older.

the stories we carry

While I was on the treadmill the other day, listening to my angry workout playlist (one of the few things
3 min read
06
Sep
A light-up sign that says "This is who I am" in black text.

a life that's mine

2 min read