"It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us."

Jane Goodall

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“Wake Up a Dragon Within You”
Quiet strength and resilience live within us, even when we feel curled inward and resting. Like a dragon’s fire, courage can seem hidden—but it is always there, waiting to rise. #vermontnetwork #stepsvt #stepstoenddv #vermontnetwork #upliftvermont #vermontnetworkshine

Today is my Freedom Day. Six years ago, I left him.
I celebrate with joy—with my loved ones, with hugs and cake. We pause to honor the courage it takes to leave something familiar, even when awful, for an unknown that is uncertain yet always better.
It was worth it. Every single bit of it!

Always

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Breathe in. Breathe out. Repeat

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Aren’t we all a bit mermaid? Some of us even more than others.
If you’ve ever brushed your hair with a fork or made important life decisions underwater – you might just be part mermaid.
We definitely are. 🧜💙

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These are the faces I see—on the street, at the market, at the local cafe, in waiting rooms. Some familiar, some strangers. All beautiful. All are welcome here.⁠
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Because the world is full of color, of wonder, and of people just trying their best.⁠
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The only way I can fully enjoy traveling is traveling alone. There are no plans and no expectations to see anything specific. I travel with the freedom to sit still or walk and wander endlessly.

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Being neurodivergent means falling into obsessions—and often, into mastery. Beading, painting, sewing, learning languages… then forgetting them, only to learn them again.

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Okay, fine. I need a bigger bed 😅
I didn’t plan on buying a king-size bed this month, but here we are.
As you can see, there is simply no space.

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Dancing is how we shake off the weight of the day.
It’s how we show our daughters that we are untamed.
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No audience. No choreography. Just bare feet, tired bodies, and joy.
⁠Just Dance!

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