Tag: Chosen Family

Why it is difficult + so important to get back up in life

In November 2016, I found myself sobbing into my phone with my chosen brother and journey partner on the other end of the conversation. I was terrified and nervous for what the next day was going to bring my way. He asked me some questions quickly realizing it was going to take more than questions

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Honoring the Important Women in my Life on International Woman’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day. In honor of that, I want to salute the important women in my life who have helped make me the person I am and will be. I come from a line a of strong women. Their strength was definitely passed down to me by both DNA and example. In addition,

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Why self forgiveness is important for living life full of love

I have had the privilege of being able to go out and about more as of late. I forgot how much I missed being able to have a life. However, having a life outside of my apartment is not without complications and adjustments. What do I mean? A few weeks ago, some friends and I

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How to make 2026 really count

As I write this, there are 34 minutes left in 2025. I will not be sad to see 2025 go. This year has been the most difficult year of my life without exaggeration. After going through all I’ve been through since June 2022 I want to make this year really count I want 2026 to

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Why Being Grateful is Vitally important This Christmas

As I type this, it is three days before Christmas and Hanukkah just ended yesterday. I find myself needing to stay present and feeling immense gratitude for what this season means, and the hope it brings. This season looks different, drastically, then other holiday seasons for me and my immediate family. just because the season

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How the love of chosen family leads to courageous transformation 

When my chosen brothers came to celebrate my birthday, we laughed an awful lot. They knew I needed the laughter and they delivered. However, they also helped me clarify a lot. They suggested that I document this season of my life for my blog and in video form too. I didn’t know if I could

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