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A space to embrace new beginnings in life. Personal essays and inspiration for women who crave adventure and seek to do things unconventionally.
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All I want for my birthday is a little peace of mind…and an apartment (opens the original)
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It was my birthday yesterday, and I didn’t feel like celebrating. I don’t care about my age (I’m now 43), or the fact that I’m getting older. I just felt indifferent to it this year.When friends and family asked how I wanted to celebrate, I genuinely could not answer them.There was no birthday countdown, no party to be planned. I honestly kept forgetting it was approaching, and I didn’t tell many people.I saw a meme circulating on Instagram that describes my Virgo mood perfectly
The trip that changed my life forever (opens the original)
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Author’s note: This trip goes back in time to revisit a pivotal moment in my healing after divorce and what ultimately launched my business as a heartbreak coach for single women. If you or someone you know needs support right now, you can learn more about my services here.At 32, I stepped on a plane to Quito with nothing more than a one-way ticket, a broken heart, and a black Osprey backpack (how sporty of me).I was newly divorced, fresh out of a job, and ready to get the hell out of San Diego,
Where in the world are you building a life? (opens the original)
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My daughter and I (along with my ex) moved to Barcelona four months ago. It’s where she, at three and a half, had her first day of school. It’s where she tried tortilla española and gazpacho for the first time. It’s where she is quickly and quietly absorbing the Spanish, Catalan, and international cultures that surround her every single day.At school, she proudly sings the morning circle song in Catalan (Bon dia, juguem!), and when asked at the end of the day, “
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