For years, you’ve been the reliable one. The rock. The person who remembers everyone’s birthdays and soothes the disappointments. As beautiful and demanding as the work of caring for others—whether as a parent, a partner, or a dedicated professional- It’s also very easy to put your own dreams aside. But if you’re feeling a […]
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There comes a moment in life—after the plans fall apart, the sleepless nights and empty savings—when you tell yourself, “I can’t start over again.” I understand that moment too well because I have been there. It’s the gap between the past and the future. It’s a place where courage seems far from us, and honesty
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Grief is painful, and often leaves us searching for answers. Paul Kalanithi’s memoir, When Breath Becomes Air, is a powerful reminder that finding hope in grief is still possible. I remember the day I picked up this book after a friend recommended it. During one of the most challenging periods of my life, this book
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When Joy Feels Like a Stranger These past few months have been emotionally draining for me. I’ve been walking through a season of grief, loss, and everything in between, and honestly, I feel like I’m running on empty. As much as I want to appear strong for myself and for those who may be
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Introduction – When Life Pulls the Trigger Have you ever wondered why certain situations instantly spark anger, fear, or sadness? Why do we react before thinking? In her transformative book, Triggers, Debbie Ekwo delves deeply into these emotional “hot buttons” that many of us sometimes ignore. It teaches us how to face, understand, and ultimately
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One of life’s hardest challenges is losing someone you love. The pain doesn’t go away; it remains tucked in somewhere within us. But even in grief, memories can become a source of comfort, healing, and connection. Grief doesn’t give you a schedule. It brings with it feelings of pain and overwhelm. Some days, it’s
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I remember sitting at the dinner table with my children, smiling at their stories, while inside I felt completely drained. I was carrying the weight of grief and exhaustion, and part of me kept wondering, “How do I show up for them when I barely have anything left to give?” Parenting is one of the
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Whenever I hear the phrase “when goodbye feels too soon,” it didn’t use to make much sense to me until I experienced it myself. Loss came unexpectedly for me in a way that I didn’t see coming, and it left me shattered. There were no signals or warnings. I didn’t get to prepare for it.
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I have often wondered why people die. Life is indeed unpredictable and fragile. One minute, you are having a good time with someone, laughing and even making plans for the future. The next moment, you receive a call that he/she is gone. The hard truth is that life is fragile, and cherishing every moment
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No one prepares us for grief. It shows up without warning and takes everything we know away. When we find ourselves in the middle of grief, we feel the weight of pain and emptiness crushing in on us. Life is indeed fragile! One moment we are here, the next, we are gone.
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