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ithappensblog · 3 months

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Cheers to 2024

I am finally back to writing, and it feels good. Amidst the chaos, this creative pursuit has stood as one of the rare constants in my life, proving to be an incredibly therapeutic outlet. A win-win in my books.

It's crazy how quickly we're approaching the end of January. Christmas seemed to arrive and depart in the blink of an eye, and I'm not quite sure where time has gone. While I hold a special place in my heart for the Christmas holiday season, this year left me relieved when it was all over and done with. Without delving into the gritty details of my personal matters, navigating the complexities of blended families is much less idealistic than anyone portrays. And, regrettably, the holidays sometimes bring out less desirable parts of people we love. Packing up the tree and all the hustle and bustle of Christmas felt good as we bid farewell to another year.

I've always valued traditions and the stability they provide, aiming to maintain a sense of "normalcy" in my life. However, once I became part of such a huge family, I was taught that traditions are dynamic, constantly evolving, and that a "new normal" inevitably accompanies these changes. While I'm committed to upholding certain cherished Christmas traditions for the sake of my daughter and for myself, I've reached a point in my life where I realize that if I don't alter my mindset about maintaining this sense of normalcy, I'll likely find myself disappointed with each passing year.

This year, my intention is to explore different avenues where our family can craft fresh, unique traditions. Traditions that we can design together to fill in the holes of missing comforts during the holiday season. I've often thrown around the idea of holiday travels, envisioning decorating a palm tree instead of a pine and strolling through warm sands, instead of cold snow. If the past few years have taught me anything, it's the importance of jumping on these ideas to transform them into experiences before they become wistful "could-have-beens". I think this is definitely something I'm eager to explore.

Sometimes, untraditional, unstable, and well outside of the "normalcy" we're used to is what provides us with the best memories and greatest experiences. Venturing beyond your comfort zone can be challenging, but can also hold the potential for profound healing.

While I don't believe in "new year's resolutions," I am a believer in the ongoing commitment to personal growth and steering clear of situations that have caused pain in the past. This year, I aspire to embrace change, trusting that altering my approach to different situations can yield in a more favorable outcome.

All I know is, I don't want this next Christmas to be the same. I want to feel a little bit of sadness whilst packing up my Christmas tree and prolong the holidays as much as possible. I don't want to stow it all away, erasing its memory year after year. Our "new normal" and "traditions" will now have to involve prioritizing our well-being, ensuring that the power to shape our holiday joy no longer rests in the hands of external forces. Cheers to a healthy 2024 (body & mind).

#blogger #millennials #canada #sudbury #ontario #canadian #parenting #momsover30 #borninthe80s #adhd #christmas #christmasholidays #2023 #2024 #healing

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collegemama11 · 10 months

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Both sides of the fence...

After watching Max Stossel’s talk “We’ve Been Sneaking Into Your Brains”, I think that social media has a much bigger influence in our lives than we ever could have imagined. What I found most interesting was the fact that technology and social media are designed to catch and keep your attention, so much so that it makes it very challenging to not engage every day, if not every hour.

Having internet constantly available is convenient yes, but at the same time it can be a source of distraction or even annoyance. For example, when I am trying to do homework, almost every time I sit down my phone becomes a distraction to me in one way or another. From notifications to text messages or phone calls something is always happening in my phone’s world. I can see how leaving your phone outside of the room you are studying in can help you to be more productive and retain more information. This is something that I will be doing moving forward for sure.

I related to Emma Rathbone’s article as well having been born in the early 80’s. I grew up in that generation where we started out having little to no technology, let alone internet, and as a late teen / young adult this new world began to emerge. Growing up without internet and social media was a very different time than it is for children today. As an adult there have been times where I have not had access to my phone or internet due to forgetfulness to pay the bill or a broken device, but I feel like it only affects me to a certain degree. To not have access to a phone to make a call stands out to me and worries me more than the ability to have access to the internet or social media. Its not like I have a landline at home, or a payphone at the corner, like we once had, that I could make an emergency call with. So, to me the ability to make a phone call has been narrowed to your personal cell phone, and without it your options to do so are very limited. To not have a device with that ability, even for a short period of time can give a person some anxiety.

Overall, having experienced life from both points of view, I do think that it was a much easier and less stressful time before technology and internet ruled the world. Moving forward, I am going to start implementing a day per month, if not more, where my family puts away all devices and turn off the internet for a tech free day. I do want them to know what it is like to be fully present in the moment and the day. I think that is something that everyone should experience in life.

#borninthe80s #techfreeday #the good old days #putthephonedown

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jeszmo · 2 years

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40!! Time flies right? Thank you all for your messages, calls, and other kind gestures. I am the kind of person that don’t celebrate birthdays, I celebrate times. Through the years I am so glad to remember people I got old with, laugh, shared core memories. The times where I was listening k7, doing mixtapes, the travelling parts where I was lost in translation, maps were on paper, the movies that changed everything,the times where I was having big expectations of what ages would mean and look like… The dark times too, when the light was hard to find but having the right people around to rise. When you are a creative person, you can always change perspective, look at the bright side and create a new vision. Well, not gonna tell you all these Times, now ready to enter the 40´s club, where it seems also a ride, but if I made it til now, I guess I can keep on rolling.🌀 • • • #turning40 #agepositive #artistportrait #collectmomentsnotthings #geometricartist #livingwithart #borninthe80s #studioview #formalism (at Tel Aviv, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-jv0AIvv7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#turning40 #agepositive #artistportrait #collectmomentsnotthings #geometricartist #livingwithart #borninthe80s #studioview #formalism

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jekyllhydeapparel · 2 years

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IYKYK. ⚾️🏀🏈⚽️🎾🥅🥏🏐🛝 www.jekyllhydeapparel.com . . #borninthe80s #jekyllhyde #playoutsideallday #fitness #sports https://www.instagram.com/p/ChtFHs6OcAA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#borninthe80s #jekyllhyde #playoutsideallday #fitness #sports

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ruthypie100 · 2 years

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Happy Father’s Day 🥰❤️🍻 #happyfathersday #saffa #pops #johnjohn #love #family #bonzabay #borninthe80s https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_H0Utqwgj1LIb8jzek7ibNvang6I40XOKssc0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#happyfathersday #saffa #pops #johnjohn #love #family #bonzabay #borninthe80s

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charlotteinengland · 2 years

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The Summer of ‘22 🇬🇧🔥♥️ Copyright © 2022, Charlotte in England, www.charlotteinengland.com, @charlotte.in.england This is my official account. Any other account is an impersonation of me. All content on my social platforms and/or website including but not limited to photographic work is protected under copyright laws. Any use of the images contained within any of my social platforms and/or website is strictly forbidden unless otherwise stated ~ message, email or comment me directly asking for permission. You must tag me in the caption section and in the photo tag feature. Images must not be manipulated in any way. You may not claim the credit for any of my images in any form or make any commercial gain from these photographs by whatever means. Violation of these terms will result in being reported for infringement and further action will be taken. RESPECT COPYRIGHT. #CharlotteinEngland #PrettyLittleThing #beachbodyready #bikinigirl #livingthedream #bikini #swimmingpool #summervibes #funinthesun #sunkissed #tan #daysofsummer #summer2022 #summer #bikinilife #beachbabe #sunshine #swimmingpooltime #sun #happyhappyhappy #goddess #goddessenergy #beautiful #love #legs #borninthe80s #brunette #holiday #holidayvibes #england (at England) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chpi3uUtG7h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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letstalkbeautyuk · 2 years

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Back To The 80's Badges https://buff.ly/3A2L5w5 #backtothe80s #retrobadges #80s #1980 #childofthe80s #borninthe80s #funky #buttonbadges #badges #shopsmall #koolbadges

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cine31 · 5 years

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NEW T-Shirt $14! "I Was Made In 1989" - Birth year, Miami Vice style! ⠀ ⠀ https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4001060-made-in-1989 #80s #1989 #Birthday #Birthyear #the80s #eighties #borninthe80s #80skid #vintage #retro #nostalgia #MiamiVice #tees #tshirt #stickers IG @Prometheus_31 https://www.instagram.com/p/BstyTf2H745/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q8fh8669rugm

#80s #1989 #birthday #birthyear #the80s #eighties #borninthe80s #80skid #vintage #retro #nostalgia #miamivice #tees #tshirt #stickers

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ithappensblog · 6 months

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Trigger Warning: Childhood SA In my previous posts, I briefly touched on my battle with PTSD, yet I never delved into the specifics behind it. I feel compelled to share my story with the hope of offering solace to others who may be silently suffering from similar experiences. I want you to understand you are not alone in your struggles. I want you to know it's never too late to break the silence and confront the past. And if people are uncomfortable with YOUR TRUTH, that's on them.

It was 8 years ago (yesterday) that I faced my abuser in a courtroom. 8 whole years since my truth was spoken, and since he finally faced consequences for his disgusting actions. 8 years I have spent healing from the damage he caused me.

While ideally, family members and trusted adults should be the guardians of our well-being, regrettably, this is not always the reality. More often than not, when a child is $e><ually a8u$ed, it's by someone they know. Someone they are supposed to be able to trust. I don’t want to share the details of what he did to me and others, but I will tell you this much. My "grandfather" was a monster who preyed on his own grandchildren and violated childhood innocence. He abused his authority and had a fucking sick obsession to harm children in unspeakable ways.

The trauma I suffered as a child scarred me deeply. To cope with the pain, I turned to harmful habits like overeating, hurting myself and being $e><ually reckless. I was diagnosed with PTSD, underwent a series of trials with various medications, grappled with nightmares that jolted me awake and triggering debilitating panic attacks. In the midst of it all, I found myself diagnosed with OCD, and the reality of attempting to end my life on multiple occasions. Depression sucks.

Now here I am, 8 years later. Despite the countless moments when surrender seemed tempting, I persevered. Yet, the imprints of mental and physical wounds will never fade, destined to accompany me throughout my lifetime.

The battle with weight, a lifelong yo-yoing struggle, endures despite resorting to gastric bypass surgery, thanks to years of abusing food. My arms, hands, and legs are covered in scars from years of an addiction to c|_|tting. Scars that I have to see every single day; scars that I will one day have to explain to my daughter. I have been with more people than I care to admit, seeking validation from anyone who showed me a hint of affection. Some of them abused my trust and hurt me deeply, but that is a tale for another time. I am grateful that I survived those encounters without catching a serious illness or losing my life.

My path to healing is indebted to my husband, as his unwavering support played a huge role in breaking the cycle I endured for so many years. Upon sharing my struggles with him when we met, he motivated me to pursue legal action. He urged me to seek mental health services, providing a helpful presence as I navigated these challenges. Whether consoling me through tearful nights or ensuring I took my medication, he selflessly cared for me during moments when self-care felt unattainable.

All of this to say, In Ontario, there is no statute of limitations for SA, and it's never too late to speak your truth. If pursuing legal action is not the path you want to take, consider it a duty to your future self to embark on a journey of mental and physical healing. Don't give up on yourself because of something someone else did to you. Do not allow your darkest moments to become victories for those who have wronged you.

You are not alone. There are better days ahead.

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embruderystore · 2 years

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Starting Sunday morning as it should be done 🕯😉 I couldn't find the originals, so I'm watching the 2019 version. I think my little neon aliens, Stranger Things and Yellowjackets have made me nostalgic for all things 80s and 90s 😄 Are You Afraid of the Dark, Goosebumps, Tales from the Cryptkeeper and Eerie, Indiana... All my favourite programmes growing up! In the UK, we also had a show called The Demon Headmaster, (also a brilliant book) - freaky stuff 😄 I used to be so excited waiting for the next episodes! Pretty sure they helped to shape my horror-loving brain today 😅🖤 Have a Spooky Sunday! 👻🔥👻🔥👻🔥👻🔥👻🔥👻🔥👻🔥👻🔥👻🔥👻 #areyouafraidofthedark #90skid #90snostalgia #borninthe80s #themidnightsociety #horrorcommunity #MutantFam https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb4idQQMU-x/?utm_medium=tumblr

#areyouafraidofthedark #90skid #90snostalgia #borninthe80s #themidnightsociety #horrorcommunity #mutantfam

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vikingavengerjen · 3 years

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#borninthe80s #grewupinthe90s #swingitshakeitmoveitmakeit #spicegirls #nevergrowup (at Mexborough) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNPKnw0AnTQ/?igshid=li8jbb6490dh

#borninthe80s #grewupinthe90s #swingitshakeitmoveitmakeit #spicegirls #nevergrowup

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ruthypie100 · 5 years

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Heathers ~ 1988! This film was #very! Like, what’s your #damage go watch it!! 🖤📽🎞☠️ #heathers #winonaryder #christianslater #shannendoherty #80sfilms #borninthe80s #americanteenpsycho https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv62scLF8KY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fqob9f5tequl

#very #damage #heathers #winonaryder #christianslater #shannendoherty #80sfilms #borninthe80s #americanteenpsycho

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charlotteinengland · 2 years

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Feelin’ 90’s 😎🌴💚 What decade were you born in? I’m an 80’s baby! Bikini: @prettylittlething Copyright © 2022, Charlotte in England, www.charlotteinengland.com, @charlotte.in.england This is my official account. Any other account is an impersonation of me. All content on my social platforms and/or website including but not limited to photographic work is protected under copyright laws. Any use of the images contained within any of my social platforms and/or website is strictly forbidden unless otherwise stated ~ message, email or comment me directly asking for permission. You must tag me in the caption section and in the photo tag feature. Images must not be manipulated in any way. You may not claim the credit for any of my images in any form or make any commercial gain from these photographs by whatever means. Violation of these terms will result in being reported for infringement and further action will be taken. RESPECT COPYRIGHT. #CharlotteinEngland #PrettyLittleThing #beachbodyready #bikinigirl #livingthedream #bikini #swimmingpool #summervibes #funinthesun #sunkissed #tan #daysofsummer #summer2022 #summer #bikinilife #beachbabe #sunshine #swimmingpooltime #sun #happyhappyhappy #goddess #goddessenergy #beautiful #love #legs #borninthe80s #brunette #holiday #holidayvibes #england (at England) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChC6vzSsE9Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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biailiao · 6 years

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👅 #mood #trippyhippie #hippieasfuck #hippieshit #weirdogang #imariddle #tonguepiercing #rebeljustforkicks #hippiechic #borninthe80s #papawasarollingstone 👁️💕

#borninthe80s #tonguepiercing #trippyhippie #weirdogang #rebeljustforkicks #imariddle #hippiechic #hippieshit #hippieasfuck #mood #papawasarollingstone

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80s-moviemoments · 6 years

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ketofoodus · 4 years

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Hey now hey now, this is what dreams are made of (I hope some of you know wher… 🎶 Hey now hey now, that is what goals are product of 🎶 (I hope a few of you already know the place that comes from 🤣).

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