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No. 15 | From Chaos to Focus: Reclaiming Your Power in Civic Life
How redefining first steps can help us overcome fear and make a difference.
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I needed this today.
A quick note on MLK Day, the inauguration, and finding strength in every hue.
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No. 14 | When Exhaustion Keeps Us from Living Fully
How overwork and perfectionism disconnect us from ourselves—and our communities.
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No. 13 | Why Building Connections Feels Impossible—and How to Overcome It
A heartfelt look at why meaningful connections are so hard to make—and what you can do to find your people.
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Not Every Friendship Deserves Forever
Deep Brew | When growth pulls you in different directions, some relationships won’t keep up.
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No. 12 | How 600 Advocates and $859.67 Proved Small Actions Matter
The 5 Lessons That Will Change How You Show Up in 2025
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No. 11 | What Gisèle Pelicot’s Story Teaches Us About Supporting Survivors
How Small Good Things Create Ripples of Care and Change
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The Christmas Playbook Was Written by Men, and I’m Over It
Deep Brew | From lip gloss advent calendars to the erasure of Mary’s voice, the holidays are due for a rewrite.
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