The Parakeet Group
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What We Don’t Talk About Can Still Haunt Us
Sometimes it’s not the ghosts of Halloween that haunt us. It’s the conversations we avoid, the bills we don’t open, and the dreams we keep putting off. Peace starts where honesty begins. Read more
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Things I’m Not Apologizing For Anymore
I used to explain things that didn’t need explaining. I’d soften what I wanted. Try to make it all more palatable. I thought it was polite. Or professional. Or necessary. But I’m tired. So here’s a short list of things I’m not apologizing for anymore: – Wanting quiet over conversation – Needing more time before… Read more
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Can You Let It Be Good?
Why do we sometimes sabotage the good? That question has been sitting with me, and maybe it’s one you’ve asked too. Because sometimes, even when life softens or something finally starts to work… we freeze. We brace for the catch. We second-guess the ease. We try to earn what already wants to meet us with… Read more
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When Life Doesn’t Look Like It Used To
They don’t always warn you about the quiet. One minute, life is full of structure, roles, and routines—then something shifts. The uniform gets folded for the last time. The kids grow up. The career changes. And suddenly, you’re staring at a version of life that feels unfamiliar. This space in between—where you’re no longer who… Read more
