Tag: family
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What I Learned From My Mother
Tammy Taylor. Carol Brady. Claire Dunphy. Marge Simpson. Claire Huxtable. Kate McCallister. Mrs. George. When it comes to movie and TV moms, we have been #blessed with all kinds. And these characters are all so lovable because we can see glimpses of our own mothers in each and every one. Some more than others, (I’m…
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Body Positivity Week???
Well, in case you didn’t know, it’s “Body Positivity Week.” Yep, thanks to BuzzFeed, we’re being bombarded with full-frontal content about Forget-You-I-Love-My-Curves, and NGAFudge-ing about what anyone thinks about our cellulite, and Dag-Nabit I’m wearing a bikini if I want to, and how dare you body shame me. It’s actually kind of ironic how it’s…
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Claim It
Well here we are: May. Not only is it Justin Timberlake’s favorite month… …but it is also the beginning of wedding season, Mental Health Awareness Month, Cinco de Mayo, engagement season, and graduation season. I swear, my Facebook feed is spewing cap and gown photos like they’re going out of style. And rightfully so. I mean,…
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Girl on Fire
Whether you love it or hate it, Facebook is an undeniable part of our lives. And yes, I’m dying a little on the inside admitting that sad, sad, fact. But sift through all the wedding and baby announcements, the cooking videos and political rants, and sometimes, juuuust sometimes, you’ll come across a gem. A little nugget…
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10 Truths for Navigating the Modern Dating Culture as a Christian
We are living in unprecedented times. At least for those of us trying to navigate this nauseatingly complicated travesty that is the modern dating culture. The noncommittal guys, the “rules for communication,” the necessity for seeming like you don’t care, the casual approach, the ‘swipe right’ mindset of romantic relationships. But for me, there’s a whole ‘nother layer to navigating this…
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Thank You, Captain Obvious
*sigh* It was an…interesting weekend. I always find myself on Sunday night, staring at a blank computer screen wondering, “Okay, God. What the H am I supposed to write.” Tonight…I know exactly what I’m supposed to say. Back at the beginning of this month, I published the post, Honesty Hour. And first of all, I…
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*What I Learned From Losing My Hair
I had a haircut today. And sitting in that chair, as my hair dresser exclaims, “You’ve got so much hair!” I remember the long journey that has brought me here. You see, during my anorexia, my hair fell out. I mean, literally all of it. Not just like, “Oh my hair’s thinning!” No. We’re talking…I lost about 90%…
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The “Prove Yourself” Society
Are you sitting down? Because I’ve got some news. OK, maybe I’m building it up a little much. #guilty But guys, The SAT’s are changing. I know. High school me is legit wigging out on the inside. The essay — optional. Calculators — banned for parts of it. Vocabulary — less obscure and more “workplace-oriented”…whatever that…
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Coachella Culture
So if you didn’t know, the music festival, Coachella, was this weekend. I mean. Honestly, if I see another picture of a celebrity wearing a crochet croptop, ripped acid wash jean shorts, and a flower crown while frolicking barefoot in Southern California, I might vom. It’s Coachella. You’re an ironic “millennial flower child.” We get it. OK OK.…
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Identity
I have something exciting to share with you guys:) I was recently interviewed by Jacob over on the blog, Lone Star Inspirations. And yesterday he posted the interview! So if you want to read a little more about Yours Truly, head on over there! And thanks, Jake, for wanting to interview me! So. I’m a…