Category: Life & Death
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RealTalk|Gun Violence
Gun violence and suicide by firearm continue to take a devastating toll on communities across the United States. From neighborhoods and schools to homes and families, the impact reaches far beyond the headlines. This is a public health crisis that deserves honest conversation, care, and courage.
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RealTalk|Grief Isn’t One Size Fits All
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline or a set of rules. It shows up differently for everyone, in ways we don’t always talk about. This is an honest reflection on loss, presence, and the quiet ways grief lives in our bodies and hearts.
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Blog Challenge|The Value of Self Control
What’s something you believe everyone should know. “What’s something you believe everyone should know?” I wish someone told me when I was younger that I had far more control over how my life played out than I ever realized. We give up so much of our power — especially to other people. We let their…
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Life|Why I Respect People Who Live Their Purpose Out Loud
There’s something inspiring about watching people who know exactly what they’re doing — athletes, performers, surgeons, anyone living their purpose with discipline and passion. Excellence has a spirit of its own, and when someone is aligned with their “why,” you can feel it before they ever say a word. 🌟
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Sunday Follow Up|When One Good Bowel Movement
I didn’t expect one good bowel movement to change my entire morning — but it did. No back pain, no leaking, easier steps, and a whole new level of relief I didn’t know my body was waiting for. Sometimes the breakthrough shows up in the places we don’t talk about enough. This is my honest…
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Life|🌻 Wrongfully Convicted
Watching Just Mercy opened my eyes even wider to the truth I already knew: our justice system fails too many innocent people, and the cost is their entire lives. This reflection is about what the film stirred in me — and the reality behind wrongful convictions in America.
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Life|A Good Day in a Loud Week
Some days aren’t hard… they’re just full. Yesterday reminded me that when I stay in my lane, protect my peace, and trust my instincts, even a loud week can end with gratitude. A good day doesn’t need perfection — just purpose.
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Life|đź’ Grace in Timing
Sometimes life’s hardest moments arrive wrapped in meaning we don’t see yet. Grace often shows up quietly — not on our schedule, but right on time. 🌻 Simply Flava | Reflections & Growth
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Life|Hospice|The Quiet Work of Letting Go
Sometimes love isn’t loud, and healing doesn’t look like fixing. It’s the quiet presence, the gentle return, the stillness that says, “I’m here.” The Quiet Work of Letting Go is a reflection on the sacred, silent moments of caring for another soul — and what they teach us about grace, patience, and love that lingers.

