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June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 julielelder

Beating Myself Up (and other unhelpful hobbies)

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The Momarch

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I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL and Other Reasons I Love Patina

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I’m Not Defective. (my therapist told me so)

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5 Easy Steps to People Pleasing

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Self-Care for Survivors (& other mysteries)

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Full Disclosure: I Hate My Cankles.

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Failing

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In Pursuit of Just Sorry Enough

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