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My Scarlet Truths and Good Will Hunting

Posted on October 3, 2014 by chrissytravels24

I wrote an essay yesterday about “The Scarlet Letter” that I called the “The Scarlet Truth: Authenticity”. Now, I’m not gonna lie to you, it wasn’t my favorite essay but I liked where it was going. My premise was this: … Continue reading →

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No One Said There’d Be Days Like This

Posted on September 19, 2014 by chrissytravels24

I knew these days would happen though because I’ve lived through them before. The days when the world and the people in it, the ones you love and have let in, hurt you. When circumstance and timing conspire to create … Continue reading →

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Fate, Destiny and Purpose: A Pondering

Posted on September 14, 2014 by chrissytravels24

I desperately want to be one of those people that feels like things are meant to be will be. Sometimes I do believe that. I believe it with my whole heart. Until something happens (and something always happens) at which … Continue reading →

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The Truth Is…

Posted on September 7, 2014 by chrissytravels24

I wanted to write about a lot of things this week; a warrior women’s manifesto, thoughts on the injustices of life and all the horrific ways it hurts us, the fact I finally cleaned my apartment (I assure you that … Continue reading →

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Getting Reaquainted with Anger

Posted on September 1, 2014 by chrissytravels24

I have never described myself as an angry person. By adulthood I did not present anger, ever, having learned instead to control it by channeling it inward, at myself. I can remember, thinking back on the last few years, a … Continue reading →

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Safety and Connection

Posted on June 22, 2014 by chrissytravels24

I have not always felt safe. I have not always felt connected. In fact, for a lot of moments I have felt terrified, trapped, hurt, overwhelmed, and disconnected to survive. I did what I had to do to live. I’m … Continue reading →

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What #100happydays Taught Me

Posted on May 31, 2014 by chrissytravels24

So 100 days ago I embarked on a social media exploration of committing to #100happydays. The purpose? To see if for 100 days I could find something that made me happy and then share it. Here’s what documenting life daily … Continue reading →

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