Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

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There is a particular kind of discomfort that comes with feeling stuck.

It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet and persistent, like a low hum you can’t quite turn of...

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There was a time in my life when my husband was very sick. It was one of those seasons where emotions feel close to the surface all the time. I was doing my best to keep thin...

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Community is one of those words that gets used often and felt rarely.

It shows up on websites and mission statements. It’s written into values and printed on banners. People...

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There’s a kind of tiredness that rest doesn’t touch.

It isn’t solved by a good night’s sleep or a day off. It doesn’t lift after a weekend or a vacation. It lingers. It sett...

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Regret is one of the quietest emotions we carry — and one of the heaviest.
It doesn’t always arrive with drama or tears. Often, it shows up as a small tightening in the chest. ...

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Losing a friend is a particular kind of grief.

It doesn’t always come with rituals or recognition. There may be no cards, no casseroles, no permission to talk about how much...