Just because the doorbell rings
This morning at the kitchen sink, one thought stopped me cold:
How and why did this happen to me?
For years I put everyone else first — I was the strong one, the capable one, the “good wife” and “good mother.” I practiced self-sacrifice without even realizing it… even while my own body was falling apart.
My ex chose self-preservation.
Why didn’t I?
I should have.
My mom always said, “Just because the doorbell rings doesn’t mean you have to answer it.”
I wish I had listened so
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Self Discovery and Wanderlust
Watching my daughter embark on her solo travels mirrors my own journey of self-discovery. Leaving familiarity behind while navigating a high-conflict divorce, disability, and major life shifts taught me that navigating my path was mine alone. Here are the three bedside books that brought me deep peace and grounding through periods of uncertainty and change.
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