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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…

    Chris Peterson
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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.

    Chris Peterson
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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…

    Chris Peterson