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Destigmatizing Suicide Through Thoughtful Conversation
*Trigger warning: this post discusses ways to support those who may be in crisis and survivors of loved ones who have died by suicide. The call you never wanted to receive, the drop in your stomach while you’re reeling upon hearing the news, and the realization your life will never be the same—most of us…
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The Art of Resting
The Super Blue Moon This past super blue moon in Pisces, which happened in late August 2023, was a powerful one. A blue moon refers to two full moons in one month. This only happens every 33 months, so the phrase “once in a blue moon” relates to its rarity. NASA reports that only 3% of full moons are…
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The Gift of Life’s Stages
I sat on a bench in our backyard, taking a quick break from my day. It’s not really a yard; more of a makeshift garden wandering about the landscape with flowering plants and succulents in their designated pots. The sprawling bougainvillea that hangs from the fence behind me created a canopy, shielding me from the…