When the Old Version of You Pulls Back
Progress has a pull in both directions. The better things start going, the harder the pull back towards old patterns tends to be. This isn't failure. It's not proof the work doesn't work. It's the oldest version of you reasserting itself. And it deserves a proper response.https://journalingwrite.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/when-the-old-version-of-you-pulls-back/
The Step Didn’t Fix It. That’s Fine.
You took the step. Nothing dramatic happened. No clarity arrived. It felt more or less the same as before. That's not a sign the direction was wrong. That's what a real step looks like when the imagined version gets stripped away. The anticlimax is part of it.https://journalingwrite.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/the-step-didnt-fix-it-thats-fine/
"Life is complicated, then parenting comes along, and parenting neurodivergent children adds a whole new layer of complexity."
Something new and intensely personal on the blog this week.
Parenting in a Neurodivergent Household: A Mother’s Reflection
https://carasutra.com/2026/03/parenting-neurodivergent-household/
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I had a fairly brutal 2025. In case you missed it, I wrote about what forced a change of pace for me last year.
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https://carasutra.com/2025/12/2025-reflections/
If you thought Facebook memories from 'way back when' were cringe, try reading long public essays that vehemently state views that no longer resemble the person you are today.
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Juicy, smoky, and packed with spices 👉🏻 this lamb seekh kebab at Jasmine Indian Restaurant in Milton Keynes is pure flavor heaven 😋! You can read the hotel review on my 'Everything Enchanting' blog. If you live in #miltonkeynes and love Indian food, definitely pay a visit to this place, highly recommend it ❤️.
https://www.everythingenchanting.com/dinner-date-jasmine-indian-restaurant-review-milton-keynes-uk/
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Discover the Magic: Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee and Other Book Recommendations | Review
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Miye Lee’s storytelling prowess shines through in this captivating tale. Her vivid descriptions and imaginative world-building make the Dream Department Store come alive.
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