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Something I needed to do

In April, I got a hysterectomy. It was the necessary culmination of years of suffering. My only mistake was foolishly thinking that waiting would be rewarded with a straight path into menopause. It began almost 7 years ago. My periods … Continue reading

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Are we back to normal yet?

It’s been two years since we had to lock down. Two years since so many of my coworkers were furloughed then months later, let go. My teen never returned to continue their senior year of hs, lost all those last-minute … Continue reading

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In a different place…

I feel like I must write this post. But I must open my heart and be real. I’m facing a reality that I feared would come to pass for three years now. Back then, Life was jarring. I started to … Continue reading

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New year, new president

In early November ’20, when the world learned about Biden/Harris’s incredible win, I ran into the streets along with my townspeople for an impromptu celebration (mask on of course). I filmed it as I went, and was so buoyed by … Continue reading

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A senior year, lost

So, I just heard that they’re closing the schools in NJ for the remainder of the school year. I’m so sad for my hard working senior, all of her friends, who will be denied the parties, the celebrations of this … Continue reading

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Some housekeeping

I realize that I hadn’t posted in 2 years, and wanted to discuss what had happened in between then and now, and just a warning: this contains some dark stuff, because I didn’t want to talk about how my mental … Continue reading

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The weirdness that is Covid

It’s so strange living in these pandemic times. I don’t know why we didn’t see this coming. I had H1N1 back in 2009, it was rough but I got through it. I can’t tell you how scary it is to … Continue reading

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Aching and grieving

I tried. It wasn’t mine to make up for, but her brusque manner coupled with my nervousness n neediness made it a perfect recipe for my destruction. However, after last week, officially a week ago, I began to let go. … Continue reading

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Mutterings of Fall

It took awhile, but I’ve settled nicely into my new place. Been here a few months, and I love the peace I find, not having to answer to anyone else. I am starting a new life here, and I am … Continue reading

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Olive branch disconnect

So, last evening, I met up with *Cris (a lot of backstory in my last post). I ended to drop something business-related at her place. We talked, I mentioned my surprise at her unfriending me on Facebook, and wanted to … Continue reading

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