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Apr 20, 20186 min read
To Be Brave Again
Our favorite was hide-and-seek. We would hide in unconventional places like the fridge or dryer. My father worked in logistics, and my...
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Apr 20, 20186 min read
Life is an Adventure
I lived my entire childhood out of a suitcase, and believe it or not, I loved it. I am the second child of six in my family, four girls...
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Apr 20, 20186 min read
Unconditional Love
I had a normal, Catholic upbringing. My mother’s family was Irish, and my father’s family was Italian, creating a melting pot of heritage...
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Apr 13, 20188 min read
Rising Above
When it appears that the world is trying to destroy you, you have two options. You can let it, or you can fight back. Even in times when...
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Apr 13, 20189 min read
I Will Not Fail
My father was never in the picture. He left my mother long before I could even remember. My mother had only an eighth-grade education and...
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Apr 13, 20186 min read
I Am More Than My Past
People look at me and think they see a girl that has it all together. I rent a condo on my own, I have a loving boyfriend, and...
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Apr 13, 20187 min read
Where I Belong
I peeked inside to see my father destroying everything in his path. He was on one of his drunken rampages again. My mother was trying...
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Apr 6, 20187 min read
All Roads Lead to Somewhere
I’ve experienced many cracks in the road of my life, but I continue driving. Some of the cracks turned out to be deep potholes that...
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Apr 6, 201811 min read
When Being Strong Was My Only Choice
My father, however, was a very adventurous person. He was not satisfied with what he had and wanted to do something different. Without...
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Apr 5, 20186 min read
They Paved My Way
I had a great upbringing. I was raised by my parents and nurtured by travel. These were the building blocks that paved the road I have...
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Apr 5, 20186 min read
Embrace Change
| This is the 43rd story of Our Life Logs | If I was only allowed to describe myself with one word, I’d choose adaptive. My childhood was...
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Mar 30, 20185 min read
Learning as You Go
| This is the 41st story of Our Life Logs | Life is about gathering research. We do not know our solutions or our destinations until we...
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Mar 30, 20185 min read
A Legacy for Two
| This is the 40th story of Our Life Logs | I was fortunate to be raised by the gentlest and kindest woman I’ve ever known. I was an only...
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Mar 27, 20187 min read
I Choose Happiness
| This is the 38th story of Our Life Logs | I’ve been married three times to people who tried to break me. I am not a quitter. I never...
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Mar 23, 20186 min read
The Roller Coaster of Motherhood
Motherhood was all I ever dreamed of while I was growing up. My boyfriends were all evaluated through the lens of whether they would make...
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Mar 23, 20184 min read
Grateful for Each Day
However, this was not something I was able to do from a young age. I had heard stories of children that found their faith and devotion...
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Mar 23, 20186 min read
Let It Flow
My family and friends were there, and it was what I was used to. I wanted to travel to other countries, but I always thought I’d come...
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Mar 21, 20185 min read
Life Will Find Its Way
I watch people go through life planning everything out and feel disappointed when something doesn’t go according to the plan. Yes, you...
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Mar 9, 20185 min read
I’m Not That Different
I was born with a birth defect that made one of my legs much shorter than the other. When people hear about this, they assume that I’m...
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Mar 9, 20186 min read
This Too Shall Pass
When both of your marriages end because of infidelity, it can be hard to trust that there’s honest love out there anymore. Moving forward...
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