A Love Letter to My Illnesses (and Body)

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This is not a letter of martyrdom, but of radical responsibility. For the choices I did and did not make and the actions I did not take. Although I understand that we operate in systems, families, communities, and everyone plays a role that impacts the other, this is my responsibility to own – and doing so, empowers me. I’m sorry. …

Do it Sick. (Creating an intentional life from exactly where you are)

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This post is all about creating an intentional life for yourself – from exactly where you are right now. Do it sick. Do it lonely. Do it poor. Do it uncertain. Do it with kids. Do it while things are messy. Do it scared. This isn’t about pushing yourself beyond your means – whether that be financially, physically, or based …