Repeat after me: You are so much more than the number on the scale. It’s something I’ve had to remind myself of lately. Between the pandemic weight and the last few pounds from that baby weight, I found myself obsessing over that number on the scale. But here’s the thing, our bodies change over …
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To the grandparents who have waited for that in-person hug, we’ve missed you
To the grandparents who have waited months, even years, to get those hugs. To those who were used to filling their days with human interaction, only to find themselves isolated at home. To the moms and dads who would usually drop anything for their children, but couldn’t lend that helping hand …
I am done caring about what others think of me
I am done. It’s taken me 40 years, but I am done caring what other people think of me. I’ve been called beautiful; I’ve been called ugly. I’ve been called fat and I’ve been called skinny. I’ve been criticized for the way I sound and for the things I say. People have used every word in the dictionary …