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What’s Wrong with Manifesting? What You Need to Know

4 Comments / Mental Health

Manifesting sounds like a nice idea, but it can also give you the wrong idea. Here’s how to keep a healthy attitude about your thoughts.

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February 2021 Disability Roundup

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Here’s what the disability community wrote in February 2021! Topics include pregnancy after a coma, empathy, and facing your fears.

Down Syndrome: She’s Not My Teacher

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Katie has Down syndrome, but that doesn’t mean she’s my teacher. No, our relationship is far more beautiful and complex.

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Single? 4 Ways to Love Yourself on Valentine’s Day

4 Comments / Positivity

There’s your love life, and then there’s your self-love life. You may be single on Valentine’s day, but you can still show yourself some love.

How to Be Happier: 4 Easy Mental Exercises

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Happiness can be elusive at times. Here are a few easy exercises that can help you cheer yourself up and live a happier life.

Reflecting on My January 2021 Writing

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Are you looking for a few good reads? Here are 6 things I wrote this January.

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January Disability Roundup 2021

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The wonderful WordPress disability community has shared lots of articles this month. Here are a few of my favorites.

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5 Ways I Stopped Being an Unhappy Person

4 Comments / Mental Health, Positivity

I was a miserable person in my late teenage years. Here’s how I turned my life around to become happier and healthier.

Down Syndrome: She May Be Slow, But

8 Comments / Down Syndrome

Slow progress doesn’t equal no progress. I made this mistake when I thought there was a limit on my sister with Down syndrome.

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December Disability Roundup 2020

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The WordPress disability community has written great things this December! This month’s posts share holiday hacks, anxiety insights, personal stories, and more.

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