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The Text Message that Accidentally Helped Me

“You sound defeated.” That was a text message I received from a good friend the other day during an exchange with them about my book journey. Between being pulled in ten different directions, daily wonkiness at work and not seeing...
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Wellness Check

I’ve previously expressed my thoughts on Writer’s Block and wanted to revisit that again; between crazy news stories, keeping the family intact and other endless responsibilities, there is a significant lack of self-care going on right now. And if you’re...
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All Text No Closure

Photo source: Pexels.com Her stomach was into knots. The buzz, signaling a new text on her phone, instantly pierced through her navel, knotted her stomach and shot up to her chest and neck, delivering a relentless grip of anxiety. Sitting...
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My Journey to Publishing: Embracing Growth as a Writer

Over the past year, I’ve had three of my short stories accepted for publishing on sizable literary platforms. It was something I never imagined; giving me much-needed encouragement to press forward with my work. I’ve been publicly writing for a...
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The Drive By

“My God, it still looks the same.” The heavy whisper to herself ushered in the faint smell of Lay’s potato chips she had in her car a few minutes earlier. She laughed to herself, realizing that the current family didn’t...
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The Therapeutic Power of Expressive Writing

I recently read a powerful article about a 17-year-old who shared her personal story of triumph over trauma through writing. Not only was she able to persevere through her pain, but she was also able to help others heal along...