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Waking up happy is a thing

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He Didn’t Love Me. He Loved Being Loved By Me.

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Why Can’t I Relax? Relearning Peace After Trauma

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Silence Is Loud When You’ve Been Hurt

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Do I Warn the Woman He Moved In With?

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Did My Brain Disconnect?

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Did my brain finally break?

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Why Was I the Secret?

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I hate doing dishes. So much.

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Healing Sucks. I am so over it.

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Embracing Self-Reliance: My Journey to Self-Worth

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Semi-Charmed Life: What’s the Price of Living Your Dream?

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I Don’t Know Why I Tell My Story

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

I never thought I’d make it this far.

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The year I lost myself

It’s All In My Head, I Think

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It’s All In My Head, I Think

Is it really me? Am I the magic?

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Is it really me? Am I the magic?

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It’s Okay To Work Really, Really Hard

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Broccoli Knows When It’s Being Eaten

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Can I hurt your feelings?

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I never planned for this…

Waterproof Boots

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Today I wore my stomping boots to court.

Pink Harmonica

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The little harmonica that’s keeping me sane right now

Scarlet O’Hara Is The Original Manic Pixie Dream Girl

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Scarlet O’Hara Is The Original Manic Pixie Dream Girl

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

I mean, I don’t want to die alone

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Little white lies are for you, not me

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An Open Letter To the mother of my abuser (AKA: My Mother-In-Law)

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Just freakin’ leave

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I can’t find my keys, we have to walk home

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Fun fact about being choked to the point of passing out

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I owe you a huge apology

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Why am I finally talking about the abusive marriage I’ve been in for ten years?

In February I went to jail for squishing my husband’s burrito.

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In February I went to jail for squishing my husband’s burrito.

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Strangling To Kill And Strangling For Control Are Two Different Things

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

I think I understand what I am mourning

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To the two friends who called me today.

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Jamie Says | Things Kids Do That Drive Everyone Crazy

I am so very sorry…

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things We Do To Drive Ourselves Crazy

What does it take to heal?

I’m scared of who I meet deciding they don’t like me if my looks change

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things We Do To Drive Ourselves Crazy

I’m scared of who I meet deciding they don’t like me if my looks change

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Connecting feels so foreign

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I didn’t write this post…

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How a squat challenge is saving me

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Purity culture shame and all that

Legs on Bed

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things We Do To Drive Ourselves Crazy

How do you wake up next to a new guy in the middle of night sweats?

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things Kids Do That Drive Everyone Crazy

No, I won’t be taking care of you anymore

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things We Do To Drive Ourselves Crazy

Running Away Isn’t The Move Here

My Saved By the Bell Moment

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Pop Goes The Culture | Television Kills Brain Cells | Things Kids Do That Drive Everyone Crazy | Writing

My Saved By the Bell Moment

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things We Do To Drive Ourselves Crazy

Do you still think I’m pretty?

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things We Do To Drive Ourselves Crazy

What if I never feel bliss again?

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things We Do To Drive Ourselves Crazy

How am I ever going to learn to trust people at their word again?

I won $700 yesterday

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Places You Wish You Were

I won $700 yesterday

Life is Like A Slow Cooker Breakfast… Or Something Weird Like That

Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day | Delicious Food | Jamie Says | Slow Cooker Cafe

Life is Like A Slow Cooker Breakfast… Or Something Weird Like That

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Go sit somewhere else…

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Why did I stop doing what I love?

Looking for a Friend Bear

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What if lonely isn’t a bad thing?

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Find friends that protect your peace

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I Soft-Launched My Separation via My Newsletter

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This Sangria Was So Gross

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It’s Hard To Give Back When You’re In Survival Mode

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Calling Women Karens Has Us Scared To Ask For What We Deserve

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GenX Women Stopped Using Their Voices

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Why Do We Start Friendships With Trauma Dumps?

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Do You Know Your Own Worth?

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Being An Empty Nester Has Turned Me Into The Crazy Neighborhood Lady

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I’ve Been Going Alone To Social Places And It’s Glorious

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What Hobbies Are Middle Aged Women Even Into?

Women Are So Hungry For Connection Right Now, And I Need To Know Why

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Women Are So Hungry For Connection Right Now, And I Need To Know Why

Best Friend Break Ups Suck And We Need To Talk About It

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Best Friend Break Ups Suck And We Need To Talk About It

They Stole My Voice And Used It To Train AI

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

They Stole My Voice And Used It To Train AI

Step Walk Banana

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They’re Going To Complain, You Should Just Do What You Want To

Befriending Crows, Finding Joy, and What The Heck Do I Do Now?

Books That Don't Suck | Jamie Says | Writing

Befriending Crows, Finding Joy, and What The Heck Do I Do Now?

Because Yeah, I am Like, Totally The Bomb, Right? Gulp…

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Because Yeah, I am Like, Totally The Bomb, Right? Gulp…

That Time I Hiked Up a Mountain for an Arby’s Burger 🍔🏞️

Delicious Food | Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Secret Menu Items | Snacks Make Me Happy

That Time I Hiked Up a Mountain for an Arby’s Burger 🍔🏞️

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Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | Things Kids Do That Drive Everyone Crazy

Ten Things I Want My Graduating Senior To Know

How To Dye Easter Eggs With Kool-Aid

Crafts You Won't Make | Jamie Says | Stuff You Won't Make

How To Dye Easter Eggs With Kool-Aid

Dear Teachers, Words Are Not Enough To Thank You For All That You’ve Done

Happy Happy, Joy Joy | Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Dear Teachers, Words Are Not Enough To Thank You For All That You’ve Done

Dear Teachers, Thank You For Doing The Impossible…

Happy Happy, Joy Joy | Jamie Says

Dear Teachers, Thank You For Doing The Impossible…

Decorate Easter Eggs With Glitter

Crafts You Won't Make | Jamie Says | Stuff You Won't Make

Decorate Easter Eggs With Glitter

Here’s What Life is Like After The Covid Vaccine

Hot Off The Press | Jamie Says

Here’s What Life is Like After The Covid Vaccine

The Weekend’s Halftime Show Gave People Headaches and Made Them Nauseous

Jamie Says | Pop Goes The Culture | Television Kills Brain Cells

The Weekend’s Halftime Show Gave People Headaches and Made Them Nauseous

The Weekend Just Had The Worst Halftime Show Of All Time

Jamie Says | Pop Goes The Culture | Television Kills Brain Cells

The Weekend Just Had The Worst Halftime Show Of All Time

Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Dogecoin Right Now

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says | These Things Are Better Than Your Things

Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Dogecoin Right Now

Gamestop Stock Is Over, DOGECOIN Is the Next Investment. So, Get In NOW.

Jamie Says | Pop Goes The Culture

Gamestop Stock Is Over, DOGECOIN Is the Next Investment. So, Get In NOW.

Make A Spiced & Ginger Cocktail

Delicious Food | Drink Up | Jamie Says

Make A Spiced & Ginger Cocktail

Make A Coco Conga Cocktail

Delicious Food | Drink Up | Jamie Says

Make A Coco Conga Cocktail

Screen Time Limits Right Now Are Ridiculous. Get Over It.

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

Screen Time Limits Right Now Are Ridiculous. Get Over It.

I Got The Covid Vaccine. Here’s What It’s Like.

Hot Off The Press | Jamie Says

I Got The Covid Vaccine. Here’s What It’s Like.

Here’s How To Talk To Your Kids About What Is Happening In The US Right Now…

Hot Off The Press | Jamie Says

Here’s How To Talk To Your Kids About What Is Happening In The US Right Now…

Trump’s Tweets Are Proof He’s Too Unstable To Lead For The Next 14 Days. Change My Mind.

Hot Off The Press | Jamie Says

Trump’s Tweets Are Proof He’s Too Unstable To Lead For The Next 14 Days. Change My Mind.

Here’s What The US Capitol Looks Like Right Now

Hot Off The Press | Jamie Says

Here’s What The US Capitol Looks Like Right Now

Those Definitely Weren’t Cobras In Cobra Kai…

Jamie Says | Netflix Binge | Pop Goes The Culture | Television Kills Brain Cells

Those Definitely Weren’t Cobras In Cobra Kai…

FYI Mystic Pizza is Back On Netflix. You’re Welcome.

Jamie Says | Netflix Binge | Obsessively Awesome Movies | Pop Goes The Culture

FYI Mystic Pizza is Back On Netflix. You’re Welcome.

10 Reasons Why BRIDGERTON Is Television Perfection

Jamie Says | Netflix Binge | Pop Goes The Culture | Television Kills Brain Cells

10 Reasons Why BRIDGERTON Is Television Perfection

Netflix’s New Series BRIDGERTON Is A Scandalous Romp and I’m Here For It

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Netflix’s New Series BRIDGERTON Is A Scandalous Romp and I’m Here For It

I Am Putting Up My Tree Today. Deal With It.

Heavy Handed Advice | Jamie Says

I Am Putting Up My Tree Today. Deal With It.

Freeform’s 25 Days Of Christmas Marathon Schedule

Jamie Says | Obsessively Awesome Movies | Pop Goes The Culture | Television Kills Brain Cells

Freeform’s 25 Days Of Christmas Marathon Schedule

This Children’s Book Helps Kids Who Are Scared Of Masks

Books That Don't Suck | Jamie Says

This Children’s Book Helps Kids Who Are Scared Of Masks

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg, You Showed Our Little Girls How To Be Awesome

Hot Off The Press | Jamie Says

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg, You Showed Our Little Girls How To Be Awesome

Cobra Kai Is The Best Thing On TV And I Will Fight Anyone That Says Different

Jamie Says | Netflix Binge | Pop Goes The Culture | Television Kills Brain Cells

Cobra Kai Is The Best Thing On TV And I Will Fight Anyone That Says Different

Teenage Girls Are Dressing Like 1920’s Prairie Ladies And Calling It Cottagecore

Jamie Says | Pop Goes The Culture | Things Kids Do That Drive Everyone Crazy

Teenage Girls Are Dressing Like 1920’s Prairie Ladies And Calling It Cottagecore