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I Want My Kids To Want To Be Around Me – Remembering My WHY

May 31, 2024

In a recent binge of season 4 of the TV show Fargo, I witnessed a series of scenes that perfectly illustrated one of my deep motivations for change. The [...]

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Am I Adjusting Accordingly? Getting Older Made Easy

May 24, 2024

Today is my birthday, and here, TeamConfessioners, are just a few of the ways I can tell I’m getting older: I no longer use my teeth to open things [...]

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An Honest Look At My Chronic Overwhelm

May 17, 2024

This spring, when G Man and I went on a little getaway just the two of us, I fell in love. Not with him, of course. I had already [...]

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For the Love of God – Fail My Kid

May 10, 2024

Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity

Last month, I once again found myself in a parent-teacher conference with several of my children’s teachers. Early in the meeting, I usually have a chance to share a [...]

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Rite of Empathy – A Shortcut to Understanding Someone Else’s Pain

May 3, 2024

G Man and I recently made a decision to redistribute household responsibilities to allow me more uninterrupted work time. As a result, my husband now has to interrupt his [...]

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People Can Change – 10 Pillars to Self-Discovery, Journal Prompts Inside!

April 26, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

At the end of the day, what we talk most about here at Confessions can be condensed down to two words: self-discovery. I don’t mean self-discovery for the benefit [...]

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Ready or Not – The Secret to Moving Forward

April 19, 2024

The other day, I heard a super-helpful Steven Pressfield quote: “Start before you’re ready.” What a great reminder, Steven! This quote is the perfect nudge for me, and I’d [...]

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Empowerment Over Approval – Choosing the Right People to Trust

April 12, 2024

Here is a phrase that I never thought would pass my lips: “I absolutely care what other people think about me” The other day, after a lovely gathering with [...]

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Seeking Advice – The Search for Affirmation in a Sea of Opinions

April 5, 2024

Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity

The other day, I found myself in this research tailspin about water. That’s right, water. I’m approaching 50, Team, and I was searching articles online, and consulting a personal [...]

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Spring Cleaning – Taking Control of My Full Plate

March 29, 2024

We talked last week about the powerlessness we have over a certain amount of chaos in our lives as parents. So please don’t view this post as pressure to [...]

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People Can Change – 10 Pillars to Self-Discovery, Journal Prompts Inside!

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