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Blogmas Day 2: Talking About Loss Around The Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest times of the year. Yet, I find them to be bittersweet. My mom passed away when I was two years old on Groundhog Day, a day that should mark the promise of spring but instead reminds me of the loss that came far too soon. Throughout my…
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Blogmas Day 1: What to Expect and Holiday Charity Vote
Welcome to Blogmas! It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year, and I’m thrilled to kick off Blogmas on Mini Brain Dumps! Over the next 31 days, I’ll be sharing a mix of holiday cheer, writing reflections, character insights, festive treats, and so much more. Whether you’re here for world-building tips, cozy recipes, or…
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First Steps to Freedom
It might sound a little cliché, but I can honestly say that a university class changed my life. In the winter of 2019, I enrolled in a course called Social Media Marketing, and it was in that classroom, under the guidance of one of the most captivating professors I’ve ever had, that I began to…