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"This pain is not forever," a reminder to myself when I feel broken.
On reminding myself that the cyclical nature of my neurodivergence has eventual pauses and eventually gets better, even if only temporarily so.
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"I can let shit go," and other reminders that I've needed this week.
A list from the journal on things I needed to remind myself of in this tough season.
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Musings about The Mecca.
On showing gratitude to my beloved, Howard University and the many gifts I've received.
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Letter to myself when I don't feel like writing.
The letter I wrote to myself in my process journal. I write a letter or introductory entry to myself whenever I start a new one.
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Vulnerability is generosity.
On my reasons for sharing my difficult truths in realtime, while still experiencing them.
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No rest for the weary?
Middle of the night musings while restless, but exhausted and expressing gratitude for the small things bringing me joy.
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Dear Yohanes, ...
And all those we've lost to suicide. TW: Talks of suicide.
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My hard truths.
On true things about myself that I have a hard time facing, but wanted to share with the world.
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Ramblings of a mentally ill drama queen.
On validating and honoring my deeply complex emotions after a night of writing it all out.
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August 2023
"You should have never quit a job without one lined up."
On the insensitive things people have said to me during this job hunt.
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Disappointing tea, afternoon tears, and the friends who save our lives.
Afternoon thought dump in my journal while sitting in my favorite coffee shop.
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What do you have plenty of that you could give away?
On attempting to let go of the physical and mental clutter I've been hoarding.
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