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How One Evening with Friends Made Me Feel 15 Years Younger

by Erin Canning • March 14, 2022March 15, 2022

Day 1 of my 30-day journaling challenge reminded me of this recent fun evening with friends, which rejuvenated my soul and enabled me to revisit past-Erin.

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Posted in Daily Progress
How I survived being an almost 30-year-old virgin

How I Survived Being an (Almost) 30-Year-Old Virgin

by Erin Canning • January 20, 2022April 29, 2022

“So, when was the last time you had sex?” I was 29 years old. I’d just had the worst date of my life. And I was about to tell this guy that I was still a virgin.

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Posted in Life's Journey
I lost myself: Why I advocate a life beyond parenting

I Lost Myself: Why I Advocate a Life Beyond Parenting

by Erin Canning • October 13, 2021April 5, 2022

After realizing the extent to which I lost myself, I began seeking ways to build a life beyond parenting. But what does that even mean?

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health, Parenting
Releasing the pain, like dandelions floating away

Releasing the Pain After My Father Disowned Me

by Erin Canning • June 19, 2021January 16, 2022

After disputes over schedules, social media, and respect, my father disowned me. Confronting the futility of the situation is helping me to let go of my pain.

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health
Woman sitting alone in a chair, looking out the window

My Father’s Desperate Need for Respect Destroyed Our Relationship

by Erin Canning • June 16, 2021February 4, 2022

After I gave birth, my father severed all communication because of scheduling and privacy issues. He rendered my pain, thoughts, and perspective voiceless.

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health
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