meandering mind
a flawed human, a winding path to healing, and musings along the way.

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12
Apr
a colorful, woven textile.

accepting who i'm not

While wandering along this path of self-discovery, I'm realizing that learning who I am has a flip side
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03
Apr
unraveled cassette tap

top 10 playlist: some whimsy (and, yes, some rage)

Whimsy and rage seem like a contradictory duo, but you know what? I think they can, in fact, coexist. Besides,
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27
Mar
a moment to reflect

a moment to reflect

Can I share something with you? I'm proud of how far I've come. (Cheesy, I know.
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15
Mar
a dark, stormy sky with lightning strikes.

i, too, am the villain.

I admit it: I've made mistakes. I, STEPHANIE, HAVE MADE MISTAKES. Phew! It feels good to shout it
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01
Mar
a girl runs toward the ocean.

an open letter to youngest daughters

Dear Youngest Daughter, Though our experiences may not be identical, I feel like we know each other. What does it
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09
Feb
a person stands in a foggy field.

clearing the fog

Let's talk about a frequently misunderstood topic: The guilt associated with going no-contact.
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03
Jan
Multicolor cassette tapes. The tape at the forefront is labeled "Good Old Days."

top 30 playlist: 90s kid

Well, friends, we made it through 2025. As we prepare (brace?) for 2026, let's take a moment to
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23
Dec
A person uses their phone to record a concert they're attending.

a front-row seat

As we quickly approach the holidays and spending time with loved ones, I wanted to share a blog post I
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12
Dec
A person walks alone toward light at the end of a tunnel.

a podcast recommendation on estrangement

If your social media algorithm looks anything like mine, perhaps you've seen or heard about Oprah's
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30
Nov
Two hands, with one extending a black cut-out paper heart to the other.

thank you (and a few thoughts)

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