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Reflections on my Mom's Journey: From Childhood Struggles to Lasting Lessons

Growing up, my earliest memories are of the time after my parents’ divorce when I was around five-six years old. My mom and I moved in with my grandmother in a quaint house on the waterfront in Stonington, Connecticut. It was a magical place to grow up, with my own little boat to row out for crabbing, clamming, and fishing adventures. We lived in my grandmothers house that she bought with her…

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Why We Self-Sabotage Our Love Life: A Comical Confession and Guide

Ever find yourself playing detective in your own relationship? Yeah, me too. Welcome to my confessional, where I admit to transforming from a loving partner into a secret agent, snooping on my partner’s phone—even though I swear he’s as trustworthy as they come! Why do we do this? Often, it’s our old friend, Past Baggage. It shows up uninvited, suitcase in hand, ready to unpack all over our…

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Sea Glass and Self-Discovery: Navigating Life's Tides Together

My best friend was well aware of my passion for sea glass hunting, evidenced by the numerous jars I had filled with these treasures. I even ran a craft business aptly named “Sea Glass Etc.,” underscoring my affection for these ocean gems. However, it wasn’t until our trip to Puerto Rico, after over 25 years of friendship, that she fully grasped the extent of my passion. My mobile craft shop…

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Adventures with my Dad: A Legacy of Courage and Redemption

Growing up as a navy brat, life was a series of adventures and new horizons. My dad, a Navy Commander who started his career as a UDT/SEAL teams member during the Vietnam War and retired a years later having worn many hats over his 30 year career, instilled in me a love for exploration and the thrill of the unknown. Despite the challenges of my parents divorce, summers and holidays with my dad…

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Press Pause, Dream Big: Unleashing the Power of a New Chapter!

The speaker I talk about in this post is Kathy Cleveland Brown. She will be posting this on her website as a guest blog. Kathy was one of just three professional speakers recommended by Dr. Spencer Johnson to provide training built upon his book Who Moved My Cheese? She worked directly with Dr. Johnson to develop the training materials and conducted the first pilot programs for Who Moved My Cheese training. She has trained more than 350,000 people to successfully manage change in their work and life using the "cheese" metaphor.

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