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Mountains
In a poignant reflection, a mother shares her emotional journey as her son, Cannon, approaches a significant medical milestone just before his 18th birthday. Despite exhaustion and heartache from witnessing his struggles, she finds strength in hope and faith, cherishing… Continue reading
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For This Season
In a heartfelt reflection, Erica shares her mixed emotions about their new home, acknowledging it differs from their dream house. However, she appreciates its safety, classic appeal, and ideal neighborhood. This space offers them the flexibility to adapt as life… Continue reading
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New Home, Coming Soon
This color is delicious. Divine. Cozy. And because I like to live my life saving money, I went to Sherwin-Williams for the dupe. The inspiration? Farrow & Ball White Tie. New home coming soon. New traditions. New neighbors. New surroundings.… Continue reading
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Not All Who Wonder Are Lost
Erica reflects on her journey from feeling trapped by trauma to discovering peace and healing. She shares her experiences of moving back home with her family, the weight of sadness, and the struggle between longing for solitude and connection. Despite… Continue reading
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Exhale the Old, Make Room for the New
After a yoga session, the author reflects on the emotional journey of letting go and personal growth. They emphasize the importance of releasing resistance, which manifests as negative emotions like fear and envy. Embracing transformation leads to inner freedom and… Continue reading
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Morning Glories
On my 39th birthday, I sat in a hospital room surrounded by an outside view of freezing cold gray skies in Cincinnati, Ohio… a children’s hospital where people somberly push their children around in wheelchairs, weep in corners, sit at… Continue reading
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The Hard Parts Of My Life
Sometimes the quietest hours hold the loudest thoughts. This space, Salty Blonde Living, has always been about sharing the beautiful and the broken—the in-between moments that shape who we are. What I’m about to share is the beginning of a… Continue reading
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Finding Myself in Forgotten Things
No one ever told me what life as a stay-at-home mom would really feel like. Growing up in the South, the picture of womanhood seemed so simple: marry, have children, and create a home. As a little girl, I dreamed… Continue reading
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While I Wait
Twelve years I have waited, prayed, desired, and begged God to move me back home. For all that time, I tried to balance enjoying my present life while not letting my dreams consume me. And if you can believe it…… Continue reading
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How I Am Becoming Faithfully Unstuck
I am an avid over-sharer. I am feminine. I am a wife. I am a mother. I am a homemaker. I am a heart that brings comfort. I am someone who finds peace in nature. I once danced in freedom…but… Continue reading