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How Family Symbols Shape Our Children’s Identity On patches, power, and the profound psychology of belonging There exists a moment in every family’s mythology when the abstract becomes tangible—when values crystallize into symbols, when philosophy becomes fabric. For us, that
Do you have any collections? When people ask if I collect anything, I usually say books. It’s the simplest answer. The cleanest. It doesn’t open too many doors. But that’s not really the truth, is it? The truth is, I’ve
My mom is no longer here in body.But she’s here.In the resilience I respect.In the care I try to offer.In the quiet, determined power I still seek to understand. She did it all.Four boys.Homemade meals. Clean floors.School nights, science fairs,
Today, I found myself reflecting deeply on everything that’s happened since my divorce… on my ex, on the kids, on the home I lost, and the self I found. It’s strange, in a painful, poetic kind of way. I didn’t
(A toss-up between cobwebs and candy canes) I can’t pick a favorite holiday.I’ve tried.Every time I think it’s Halloween, Christmas pulls me back in with the scent of cinnamon and the warmth of garlanded nostalgia.But when I lean too close
🕯️ The Lanternling There was a voice inside me once. Not the one that doubted. Not the one that criticized or tried to shrink me down to size. But the one that stayed. The one that whispered, “Keep going. Keep
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