Just as Confused as You

just a confused thirtysomething wondering what the world is about.

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I’m so excited to announce that I am launching my essay collection “This Body of Mine” on @medium. This collection of personal essays explores how my experience of my body has shaped my identity and my spiritual, emotional growth. The first essay is up today, so head to medium.com/@thisbodyofmine to read it. I’ll be publishing a new essay every Monday until the entire collection is published. I’m launching this project as part of Medium’s partner program, which means that you’ll only be able to read a certain number of essays for free each month. I encourage you to become a medium subscriber, not just to support me, but to support millions of other writers getting their work out there on this platform. I can’t wait to share this entire collection with the world. It’s been a long time coming. #writer #writing #writingcommunity #essay #essaycollection #bodypositivity #bodypositive #fatliberation #fatactivism #bodyliberation #fatpositive #eatingdisorderrecovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #chronicpain #chronicillness #spoonie #spoonielife https://www.instagram.com/p/CBd53MKHZdL/?igshid=1ncn6v1wea2be

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Getting in the work. But not without my coffee and breakfast. #writing #writer #freelancewriter #freelancewriting #coffeeislife #writingcommunity (at Feldman's Bagels) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7BSdUKn1fr/?igshid=k04y16l0ftpk

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#realtalk Time. Figuring out this whole work from home mom life is a daily struggle. Sometimes, when I’m too exhausted and stressed to finish my work at night when Dave is home, I have to work while I’m with Riker. And sometimes deadlines mean I can’t wait until Riker naps. I battle so much mom guilt when I have to work while Riker is awake. It feels like I’m neglecting him in some way if I’m not giving him my undivided attention every moment he’s awake. But the truth is, as long as he can see me and he has his dog lovey and rattle, he doesn’t really care. Unless he talks and I don’t talk back lol. So today, I’ll try to remember that it really is all right to get some work done. And that I have to do what I have to do to being a full time mom and a part time writer. I’m doing my best and that’s all I can do. #mom #momlife #workfromhomemom #workingmom #writer #freelancewriter #writerslife #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B4PjbB8n2g-/?igshid=ha3sxevecnjx

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Savoring fall at smuggs with my baby Dino. #fallfeels #hike #hiking #hikingadventures #unlikelyhikers #optoutside #mom #momlife #baby #smuggslove (at Smugglers' Notch Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B343J5Sn89q/?igshid=1ekeplnjrtql9

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Baby’s first open mat! And mommy’s first postpartum rolls! #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjmom #mom #momlife #baby (at Combat Fitness MMA Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zefbrHmgR/?igshid=1sadz873oam3h

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Powered by pumpkin spice. #psl #pumpkinspice #basic #fallfeels #writer #freelancewriter #writing #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uG3f8nhYM/?igshid=veyb8tu6ijn8

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Working under a cozy blanket in the recliner while Riker plays with his lovey. So lucky to have such a happy baby. #baby #mom #momlife #workingmoms #workfromhome #workfromhomemom #writer #freelancewriter https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sCvJun0uU/?igshid=rhzlfa8kqb64

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Riker’s first Waterbury trip! #baby #mom #momlife #dad #dadlife #ilovermont #vt https://www.instagram.com/p/B3nV09AHLtX/?igshid=1l1qhkwh23g8

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First Halloween costume of the season: Fight Club Pam Poovey. #archer #halloweencostume #halloween https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hiAmIH0PW/?igshid=ek149ucajnt8

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I’m so excited to announce that my very first horror story has been published in the Halloween edition of Cleaning up Glitter Literary Magazine! For me this publication is special because it’s an example of the resilience required to get a piece published. I love this story. I think it’s one of my best. And I had a lot of faith it would get published. I’ve been submitting it for over a year and it was rejected TEN TIMES before it found a home. If I hadn’t made that 11th submission it wouldn’t have been published. If I’d given up after 10 I wouldn’t be sharing it with you just in time for Halloween. I’m glad I submitted it again and again and I’m so glad you get to read my ghost story this October. http://cleaningupglitter.com/ @cleaningupglitter #writer #author #shortstory #shortstories #writing #writingcommunity #halloween #ghoststories #hauntedhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fKa3YnNFi/?igshid=1v8cfx4dxwhjn

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This morning’s writing session brought to you by earl grey, hot. #startrek #picard #earlgrey #writing #writingcommunity #freelancewriter #writer #writerslife https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ef2DWnog7/?igshid=44rek5vfhpf4

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Can I crank out 3 articles before noon? Cold brews and breakfast sandwiches certainly help. 1 down 2 to go. #freelancewriter #writer #freelancelife #writerslife #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B3W-s3pH0kK/?igshid=qxbsuvlthe7a

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Working mom life. #workingmom #workathomemom #workfromhome #freelancewriter #freelancelife #writer #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B24ALHJHrP7/?igshid=19myoisgmh70o

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Waterfront walk in the morning. #momlife #optoutside #walking #btv (at Perkins Pier) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2W0OlbHxSh/?igshid=1wkybx8ay202s

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Nap time hustle. #workingmom #workfromhomemom #momlife #naptime #workingfromhome #freelancewriter #writerslife #writer https://www.instagram.com/p/B2WfSEXHvkQ/?igshid=h2ltphvqzx16

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My Sunday Vinyasa Flow class had a last minute drop in, so Riker and I taught our first yoga class together this morning! Join me every Sunday 10-11 at the @wellnesscollectivevt! #yoga #yogateacher #yogamom #yogaclass #vinyasaflow (at The Wellness Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2J8IV4H3lJ/?igshid=63cqt32xqtjt

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Riker had a fabulous time talking to his godmother today. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2FgeDCnx3M/?igshid=f9760ki8w6l2