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She Was So Busy Looking at Me She Didn’t Notice I Was Blind
Rejection rarely comes with an explanation. Usually, it comes with silence. After what seemed like a promising first date, I found myself asking all the questions we tend to ask after disappointment: Did I do something wrong? Was it because I’m blind? Could I have changed the outcome? In the end, I didn’t find the…
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Know When to Hold On, Walk Away, or Run: The Importance of Balance in Life
Balance isn’t about always staying or always leaving. It’s about knowing when each choice is right. From careers and friendships to romantic relationships and our relationship with ourselves, life’s hardest decisions often come down to knowing when to hold on, when to walk away, and when to run.
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The Simple Question That Helps More Than You Realize
Depression doesn’t always need someone to fix it. Sometimes it needs someone to ask, “Are you okay?” In this personal essay, I reflect on one simple question from a friend that reminded me I mattered, share what depression can feel like from the inside, and offer practical ideas for both people who are struggling and…
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What Real Strength Looks Like (It’s Not What You Think)
What does it really mean to be strong? Social media, self-help gurus, and online courses have plenty of opinions, but real strength is far more complicated than most people realize. It’s not about hiding your feelings, avoiding failure, or pretending you have everything figured out. It’s about getting back up when life knocks you down,…
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5 Reasons Ham Radio Still Matters
Radio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Through listening to radio, I learned about the world around me, discovered new music, connected with people through fan communities, and even met local blind radio personalities who became role models. I didn’t limit myself to AM and FM broadcast…
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Doing the Right Thing When It’s Hard
What do you do when you know someone has been harmed, but speaking up feels complicated? Doing the right thing isn’t always clear. You may feel protective of someone, angry with them, disappointed in them, and afraid of the consequences all at the same time. In this essay, I explore why these decisions are so…
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Why You Should Stop Telling People Your Goals
We’ve all heard that sharing our goals helps keep us accountable. But what if talking about your goals is actually making you less likely to achieve them? In this post, I explore a surprising idea I stumbled across while doom scrolling: that announcing your ambitions may give you some of the satisfaction of success before…
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