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Tag Archives: Personal Essay
Being Me
For the longest time, I really didn’t like myself. I knew, intrinsically, that somehow I was not the child that my parents wanted. That’s a hard cross to bear. I was not pretty. I was not talented in any way. … Continue reading
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Tagged Advice, encouragement, Essay, Feelings, Life experiences, Liking yourself, Personal Beliefs, Personal Essay, Personal Story, reflections, Thoughts
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Conquering Loneliness
When I was a little kid I didn’t feel loved at all. I was a shy, miserable child. A loner who yearned to be held, caressed, even though I didn’t yet know the meaning of the term. I wanted to … Continue reading
Transformations
If you remove the normal transformations that we experience as we change from child to adult, I believe that I have been many different people. I have always been shy. Put me in a crowd and I become a silent … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Essay, Growing up, Life experiences, Personal Essay, reflections, Thinking Back, Transformations
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Me Time
Even when I was a little kid I understood the value of time spent alone. Family life, for me, seemed confusing and chaotic. I struggled with my place in the dynamics of everyday life. I knew that I was less-than … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, comfort, Emotions, Essay, Essay and Thoughts, Feelings, Happiness, Memory, Personal Essay, reflections, relationships, Things that make me happy, Thoughts
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Gift Giving
From the time I was a little girl I loved giving gifts much more than getting them. This applies to all occasions, not just Christmas. Why? I love watching the expressions on faces as they open each item. It thrills … Continue reading
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Tagged Essay, Feelings, Memory, Personal Beliefs, Personal Essay, reactions, reflections, relationships, Remembering, Thoughts
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Misconceptions
I believed in Santa Claus. I loved Santa so much that every time I saw one, I couldn’t take my eyes off him. I wrote him letters as soon as I was capable. I dreamt of him, constructed rituals around … Continue reading
Counting Blessings
Every year at this time we stop to give thanks for all the wonderful things in our lives. I have been blessed in so many ways that it would be impossible to list them all. Every morning when I wake … Continue reading
