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The Longest (Nebraska) Trip
Almost two weeks ago my husband, Roy, and I set out for a nine-day trip in my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. I was kind of torn going back. On the one hand I looked forward to seeing some of my … Continue reading
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Tagged "best friends", "favorite restaurant", "road trip", birthday, brother, exhausted, getting older, grandma, Nebraska, PTSD, reconnecting, siblings, sister, triggers, visit
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Turning 32
I turn 32 on Thursday. I turn 32 on Thursday. Sorry, I’m just trying to let it sink in. I turn 32 on Thursday. This… has me feeling a mixed bag of confusing and overly complicated emotions. Disappointed. Proud. Anxious. … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Family, Health, Journal, Life, Opinion, Personal, Thoughts
Tagged "birthday curse", "midlife crisis", anxiety, Anxious, be kind, being true to oneself, birthday, choices, Depressed, Disappointed, doubt, goals, Hopeful, Proud, reevaluating
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Back To Nebraska – Our First Real Visit In… Ever
“You can’t go home again.” Nebraska was never my home. It was a sentence handed down. And while I wouldn’t call it home, I am going back… for a week! In a few days we’ll be headed to Nebraska again. … Continue reading
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Tagged "best friends", "favorite restaurant", "road trip", birthday, grandma, Nebraska, triggers, visit
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Four Years: Another Birthday Missed
Four years. That’s what it will be in ten days. Four years since I’ve seen, spoken to or really had any contact beyond the occasional email or text message where she wants something… where I can’t even be sure that … Continue reading
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Tagged "child abuse", "toxic relationships", abuse, birthday, hope, love, no contact, oldest sibling, protective, sister
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8/48 Years Old Today!
Today, my baby girl turns eight. EIGHT. How did we get to this point? Where did the time go? She is now considered a senior… She’s 48 years old in people years… Yes, she is a dog. I am that … Continue reading
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Tagged “Dog Person”, abandoned puppies, Angel, animal lover, animals, birthday, Dog, dog as family member, dogs, fur baby, medical assistance dog, pet, pets, Puppies, shunt
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