Friday, July 5, 2024

Weekly digest for In My Unapologetic Life..., on July 5, 2024

The Gentle Art of Giving: Why Caring for Others Mends My Broken Pieces

By ~California Dreamer~ on July 4, 2024

There's something about taking care of others that fills me with silent joy. Maybe it's the way a warm cup of soup chases away their sniffles, or the sight of their eyes crinkling with a smile after a listening ear. Whatever it is, nurturing others has become a cornerstone of my life. But here's the […]

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Squad Goals: My Besties Showed Up for My Daughter's Birthday Dinner (and It Meant the World)

By ~California Dreamer~ on July 1, 2024

Birthdays are a big deal in our house if you haven't noticed already, especially for my little ones. My daughter wanted a fun dinner with her favorite people: her family and, of course, her "aunties" (and "uncle"), and cousins – my amazing best friends and their children. Life can get hectic, and with busy schedules, […]

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Happy 14th Birthday Sunshine!

By ~California Dreamer~ on June 30, 2024

I can't believe you're already a teenager! It feels like just yesterday you were a little girl, and now you're blossoming into a young woman. I'm so proud of the kind, compassionate, and intelligent person you're becoming. You have a bright light that shines wherever you go, and I can't wait to see what incredible […]

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Finding My Calm: Choosing Peace

By ~California Dreamer~ on June 29, 2024

People mean well. "Therapy?" they ask. "Maybe some medication to sleep?" I appreciate the concern, but this time feels different. This time, I crave a different kind of healing. Instead of reaching for a sleeping aide, I'm focusing on regaining inner peace. It's not a walk in the park. Some nights, the silence screams memories, […]