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When my truth hurts others…the downside of radical honesty

May 23, 2017February 15, 2013 by Shay

This year has barely started and already it has been packed full of excitement, most of which if I had my way would cease to be…but do I really get a say? Of course not! In the midst of dealing with my father’s health issues, it seems I passed a milestone (actually a few, including …

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Categories Blogging, Midlife Changes, personal growth Tags blogging, radical honesty 12 Comments

A little bit of this and a little bit of that

May 23, 2017February 8, 2013 by Shay

My last post was a bit heavy; looking back it might not have been the best idea to share that in such an open space but one thing I strive for in this space is honesty. Life is messy, and at times, gravely complex. This week was the first week since learning that my father …

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Categories personal growth 2 Comments

Celebrate good times…come on!

May 23, 2017January 24, 2013 by Shay

My seven year old daughter is a quirky kid, granted most kids are quirky but she’s mine so I get to call her quirky. My kid loves to celebrate any and everything. I admit I thought it was a phase but after a couple of years, it has become clear that she likes a good …

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Categories Midlife Changes, personal growth 2 Comments
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