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Welcome to “Just My Story”
Just My Story is a blog for real life in real time—fear, grief, anger, healing, and the tools that help us keep going. Here we tell the truth without spreading hate, look under every rock for the good stories too, and build community in a world with limited safe spaces. Pain + purpose, real talk + real tools—because we have to live in this world, but we don’t have to be of it.


The Cost of Clout How Today's Social Media Currency Reflects Our Fight for Survival
In today’s world, clout has become more than just a buzzword. It acts like a new form of currency, shaping how people live, work, and interact. For many, especially those on reality shows and social media platforms, chasing clout is not about vanity or fleeting fame. It is about survival. This post explores how the pressure to gain attention online connects to economic struggles, and how this visibility race pushes people toward extreme behaviors.


From Gladiators to Reality Stars: Are We Cheering for Survival or Simply Entertained
Reality TV has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating millions with its drama, competition, and raw human emotion. But beneath the surface of flashy auditions and dramatic eliminations lies a striking parallel to an ancient spectacle: gladiatorial combat. Both forms of entertainment showcase individuals fighting for survival, approval, and fame, while audiences cheer from the sidelines.


Sibling Love Is a Relationship Too (And It Needs Nurturing)
When people talk about relationships, they usually mean romantic ones.
Partner. Spouse. Boyfriend. Girlfriend.
But that's not the only relationship that needs to be nurtured, loved, and cared for.
Your sibling relationship is a relationship too.
And depending on how you grew up, it might be one of the most important ones you'll ever have.


Unmasking the Illusion of Productivity: Understanding Overload and Hidden Struggles with ADHD
Many people say, “I’m not lazy — I’m overloaded.” This phrase captures a common experience that often goes misunderstood. Behind the surface of apparent busyness, there can be a hidden struggle: the exhausting effort to mask inner panic and keep up appearances. This blog post explores how masking creates an illusion of productivity, especially for those with ADHD, and how late diagnosis can deepen feelings of isolation and overwhelm.


Finding Hope and Identity at 43: A Journey Through Grief, Gratitude, and Starting Over
Starting over at 43 is not just about changing careers or routines. It’s about facing the emotional waves that come with leaving behind a familiar identity and stepping into the unknown. This post explores the complex feelings of grief and gratitude that accompany such a shift. Through a diary-style narrative, I share personal reflections and insights to help anyone navigating a similar path. At the end, you’ll find a coaching section with questions designed to support your o


“Building a Ladder While You’re Climbing”
Some weeks feel like you’re not just doing the work… you’re building the system that’s supposed to hold the work. In real time. While you’re already on the wall.
That’s where I’m at.
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