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August 28th, 2026
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton I like to think and imagine that life is a balancing act. We are perched precariously on a taut rope that could either save us or become our downfall. Events in our lives are simply…
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August 13th, 2026
There is a lot currently going on in my real life that is affecting my moods and the way I’ve been carrying myself. I have an upcoming spinal fusion and decompression surgery. It is looming over my head, like a persistent, gray cloud that is threatening to shower down multitudes of anxiety and worry. But…
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August 5th, 2026
Yesterday was a whirlwind of emotions for me. And before I get into this blog post, I just want to remind people the name of this page: River’s Diary. I will happily whine and throw a tantrum on this side of the internet if I so want to. I am undergoing a period of metamorphosis,…
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July 31st, 2026
“Do not hold your breath for anyone,Do not wish your lungs to be still,It may delay the cracks from spreading,But eventually they will.Sometimes to keep yourself togetherYou must allow yourself to leave,Even if breaking your own heartIs what it takes to let you breathe.” – Erin Hanson Sometimes, I wonder how it is that I…
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July 28th, 2026
It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up. – Vince Lombardi Today, I reached a milestone that I never thought was even achievable in such a small amount of time. It brought forth a lot of emotion and it brought forth a lot of self-reflection. You all know me: I am…