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advice, Journaling, life, personality, psychology

Living Softly in a Loud World

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Being an INFJ means feeling everything deeper than most — your own emotions and the emotions of everyone you love. Funerals, celebrations, goodbyes… they all hit hard in ways that are hard to explain. So when I say no to plans, it’s rarely about the event. It’s about capacity. It’s about protecting the quiet space where I reset, reflect, and heal. My withdrawal isn’t rejection. It’s self-preservation. And if you’re wired like this too — your sensitivity isn’t weakness. It’s a gift that simply needs gentler handling.

advice, life, marriage, parenting

“You’re Gonna Miss This” (Apparently “They” Were Right)

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We survived the toddler trenches by laughing at the phrase “You’re gonna miss this.” Turns out, we don’t miss the chaos… but we do miss the days when a snack, a nap, or a hug could fix almost anything.

advice, life, marriage, parenting

Parenting Failures

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We thought we were failing. Our kid thought she was failing. Turns out, it was just a moment we’d laugh about for years. Parenting is wild—but you’re not alone in it.

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Holding Hope, Embracing Reality

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The new year promises fresh starts and big dreams, but when you live with an unpredictable body, hope feels more complicated. I want to plan, to believe, to reach forward—yet I also carry the weight of what my diagnosis has already changed. This year, I’m learning that I don’t have to choose between dreaming and being realistic. I can hold hope with open hands, and embrace reality with grace.

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For the One Who Is Struggling This Christmas

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Not every Christmas is wrapped in joy and bright lights. For those carrying grief, stress, or uncertainty, this season can feel especially hard—but even here, hope can still quietly exist.

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6 Things I’ve Learned From Our Journey In/Out of Homeschooling

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I wrote this post over 10 years ago when our family made one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make — to step away from homeschooling and enroll our kids in a local Christian school. Now, reading this after again having to make tough transitional decisions to leave the private school and return… Continue reading 6 Things I’ve Learned From Our Journey In/Out of Homeschooling

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When You’re Your Own Biggest Foe

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Living with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis I’ve learned that with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, I’m often my own biggest foe. Yes—technically, my body is fighting against itself. But what I really mean is my struggle with perseverance. The Everyday Battle Every day, I have to tell myself no to things that once brought me joy.… Continue reading When You’re Your Own Biggest Foe

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10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self

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With today’s “average” life expectancy, I’m officially at (okay…a little past) the halfway point. Even typing that feels surreal. It makes me feel old! And in this so-called “old age,” I’ve found myself spending more time looking back—not living in regret, but reflecting on what really matters and what I hope to pass on to… Continue reading 10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self