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Growing up, I was told sensitivity was a flaw. I heard it in classrooms, in friendships, in passing comments that stuck to me longer than they should have. “You’re too sensitive.” “You take things too seriously.” “You’re overreacting.” For years, I believed them. But sensitivity was never the problem. The problem was that no one…
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Growing up, I didn’t understand why certain comments cut so deep. I didn’t understand why insults stuck to me like glue while other people seemed to brush them off. I didn’t understand why being sensitive felt like a flaw — something I had to hide, toughen up, or “fix.” Now, at 38, I finally see…
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Some people know exactly what they want at 18. Some people follow a straight path from high school to college to career. Some people bloom early. And then there are people like me — the late bloomers, the quiet growers, the ones who don’t rush their becoming. I’m 38, and I feel like I’m just…
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A reflective essay on being a late bloomer and starting over in your 30s. Why life doesn’t need to be figured out by 18, and how blooming later brings clarity, confidence, and alignment. Some people bloom early. Some bloom loudly. And some of us bloom quietly, slowly, and on our own timeline — long after…
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I have been working on posting more. But I’m not always sure what to write about. I’m still figuring out my own life and trying new things. I began a class for school a few weeks ago. Microeconomics, and it is very interesting but a little confusing at times. Doesn’t help that I have been…
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I have been thinking a lot about finances lately. Started learning about financial literacy and trying to shop more intentionally. I was at Ulta yesterday for a new exfoliator and I wanted to smell some perfume. I didn’t buy any, but I did get my exfoliator as well as some new eyeliner. I did feel…
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Yes. You can’t afford not to. That’s what I think. I have been putting my well-being and safety first, listening to my intuition is part of that. I remember a job I had, there was a guy I was working with. He was very cute. However, something in me told me not to be alone…
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We are taught that being selfish is a bad thing. We are expected to be selfless, be available, put others before ourselves. We are even told that saying no is mean. This goes especially if you are a woman. Women are expected to be sacrificial lambs. I used to live my life like that. I…
