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Becoming Spring
The author reflects on personal experiences with health challenges, including a basal cell surgery and a melanoma diagnosis, leading to moments of distress and self-discovery. Through memories of her grandmother, she emphasizes resilience and strength, encouraging readers to embrace their… 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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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
Erica from Salty Blonde Living shares her family’s emotional journey during her son Cannon’s medical struggles, beginning in July 2021. Through heartfelt social media posts, she expresses gratitude for support while navigating despair and hope. Erica emphasizes the importance of… Continue reading
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Finding Myself in Forgotten Things
The author reflects on her life as a stay-at-home mom, expressing both gratitude and loneliness. Through thrifting, she finds a refuge and a connection to stories of the past, emphasizing the importance of maintaining one’s identity beyond motherhood. Her journey… 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
Erica, an over-sharer, embraces her roles as a wife and mother while navigating the profound challenge of her son’s stage 4 liver cancer diagnosis. This blog aims to support others feeling stuck in various ways, sharing her journey towards healing… Continue reading
