Category: Life’s Challenges
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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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H&W|Environmental Health: After the Storm**
After weeks of storms across the Pacific Northwest, the damage left behind goes far beyond what we can see. Environmental health reminds us that clean air, safe water, stable housing, and healthy land are essential to human well-being — especially in the aftermath of extreme weather.
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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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H&W|“Masking: When Playing a Role Turns Into Silent Trauma”
We’ve all learned how to “act right” in certain rooms… But masking? Masking is something deeper — something heavier. It’s the quiet trauma people carry behind the most normal days. And the world has no idea what it would look like if we all stopped hiding.
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Life|Conflict Resolution
Conflict shows up in every part of life — work, family, relationships, and even within ourselves. But how we choose to handle it shapes everything that comes after. Here’s my take on conflict resolution, the five common strategies, and the approach that’s helped me grow the most. 💛
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Life|H&The Quiet Challenges of the Holiday Season
The holidays aren’t easy for everyone. Sometimes the season brings joy, and sometimes it brings the emotions we’ve been carrying quietly all year. And there’s nothing wrong with telling the truth about that.
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Life|150 Days of Blogging
150 days in, I finally understand why blogging feels like home. This journey isn’t about numbers — it’s about voice, purpose, and showing up for myself every single day.
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Life|🌻 Emasculation, Accountability & The Seeds We Plant Early
A raw look at how mindsets are shaped, why accountability matters on all sides, and why protecting your peace will always outrank saving a relationship.
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H&W|When the Light Goes Quiet: A Reflection on Suicide and Silent Pain
Behind every smile, there can be a story we’ll never see. More and more, we’re losing people who seemed strong, confident, and unshakable. It’s time to talk about what silence hides — because every life, every voice, every light still matters. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 — the…
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H&W|The Brain Knows: Reprogramming Our Healing Story
From the rehab floor to the front desk at Swedish Neuroscience Institute, I’ve watched the mind lead the body — in healing, in letting go, in rewriting the story. The brain truly knows… and we hold more power than we realize to reprogram how our story unfolds.
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