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🏡 Where I Feel Most at Home This moment captures everything I’ve ever craved—peace, presence, and the freedom to be myself without having to earn it. It’s not about the house or the décor. It’s about feeling safe, seen, and surrounded by love. For me, this is home: My girls wrapped around me, laughter in the air, and the kind of comfort that only comes from weathering storms together. Not perfect. Not filtered. Just real. Just us. 💛

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🌟 Wrapping Up 39: A Birthday Recap 🌟 A quiet, cozy 39th birthday full of love in the little things funky Pokémon Crocs from Dad, some errands with Steve, and a surprise visit from my stepmom all the way from Florida. It wasn’t flashy, but it was full of warmth and real-life magic. Plus, a few sweet donations made my heart extra happy. 💛 Come read how today unfolded! ☕ Feeling generous? Help me celebrate: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/dailymomexpresso Venmo: @Alyssak62386

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🎈 June 23: Another Birthday, Another Layer 🎈 This year, turning 39 feels different. I’m not excited — I’m exhausted. In a world that’s constantly moving, it’s easy to feel forgotten… even on your own birthday. This raw and honest birthday blog shares what it feels like to grow older while battling depression, financial hardship, and the quiet ache of distance. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt like their special day just isn’t so special anymore — and still showed up anyway.

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It’s my birthday today! 🎉 Manifesting joy, laughter, and maybe a surprise coffee or two ☕💛 Whether you’re here to celebrate, send love, or just vibe—thank you for being part of my world. 🥹✨

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A Letter to the Future—Found in Arya’s Room I found a note my daughter Arya wrote to her future self, and it stopped me in my tracks. This blog is a heartfelt reflection on childhood dreams, motherhood, and the little moments that make us pause.

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🌿 What Notable Things Happened Today (Well, Yesterday…) Yesterday nearly broke me. From calm beginnings to a public meltdown, this is a raw and vulnerable glimpse into life as a mom raising a child with special needs, while juggling mental health, relationship strain, and the crushing weight of financial stress. It’s not polished. It’s not sugarcoated. It’s real. And if you’ve ever felt like, you’re doing everything and still barely holding on, this post is for you. Come sit with me in the chaos. And maybe… feel a little less alone. ☕ Support the blog: https://ko-fi.com/dailymomexpresso

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If I Had to Change My Name… Would I Even Know Who I Am? Ever feel like your name doesn’t really fit you? In this raw and relatable post, I explore identity, alter-egos, and the internal chaos that comes with wondering who we really are. From Wine Rachel to Maybe-Michelle, this one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re still figuring themselves out.

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The People Who Stay: Loving Us When It’s Inconvenient Real love doesn’t show up only when it’s easy. It shows up when you’re at your worst. In this emotional post, I reflect on what it means to be truly loved especially when you feel like a burden.

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💫 What Really Makes a Good Life? (Hint: It’s Not Just Money) What makes a good life? It’s not just money or stuff—it’s peace, connection, meaning, and those tiny joyful moments that get us through. This one’s from the heart. 💛

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When Co-Parenting Feels Like Combat: Protecting My Peace and My Daughter from the Chaos Co-parenting isn’t always two adults working together for a child’s best interest. Sometimes, it’s one parent doing all the emotional, physical, and mental labor while being gaslit, manipulated, and blamed by the one who barely shows up. This isn’t about being bitter. This is about being the parent who actually shows up and the toll it takes. This post is for every mom who’s been called difficult, crazy, or lazy for protecting her peace and her child’s wellbeing. If you’ve ever cried in your car after another exhausting “co-parenting” text… If you’ve ever had to choose between your mental health and another fake pickup plan… I see you. You’re not alone. You’re not the problem. You’re the one doing the work.

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Who Do I Spend the Most Time With? In this heartfelt post, I open up about the person I spend the most time with my partner, my soulmate, my best friend: Steve. As we juggle the chaos of parenting and everyday life, we’re also building a connection strong enough to carry us through every season. Because when the kids are grown and the house is quiet, we still want to be us. This is a love story grounded in reality, laughter, late-night talks, and the deep kind of knowing that only comes with time.

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Some Days I Break Too: The Raw Reality of Raising a Child with Special Needs This isn’t a picture-perfect parenting story it’s a cry from the trenches. In this raw and honest post, I open up about the emotional toll of raising a child with special needs, the strain it puts on relationships, and what it’s like to be the parent who always shows up no matter how exhausted, bruised, or broken I feel. If you’ve ever felt unseen as a caregiver, this one’s for you.

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If Humans Had Taglines… What Would Mine Be? Ever wonder what your life’s tagline would be if you were a brand? In this funny and heartfelt post, I explore the chaos, caffeine, and emotional rollercoaster that is motherhood, healing, and showing up every day. From “hot mess but healing” to “miracles and meltdowns,” come find out what my personal tagline would be and maybe figure out yours too. Spoiler alert: we’re all just doing the best we can with what we’ve got. 💛

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Keeping Kids Learning (and Busy) All Summer Long – Without Losing Your Mind Struggling to keep your kids learning and entertained during summer break? Whether you’re parenting a child with special needs, a neurotypical kiddo, or a mix of both, this post offers real-life tips, Amazon favorites, and sanity-saving routines to make the summer smoother—for everyone. From sensory bins to screen-free boredom busters, you’ll find everything you need to keep the chaos meaningful. 💛

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🎧 The One Luxury I Can’t Live Without When I think about luxury, it’s not about fancy handbags or spa days it’s music. Music is the one thing I can’t live without. It’s pulled me out of dark places, helped me cry when I needed to, and made me feel understood in a way no person ever could. I may not be able to create it, but I feel it deep in my soul. And that makes it a true luxury in my life. This post is my love letter to the artists and songs that have saved me more times than I can count.

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One Week Left: The Calm Before the Summer Storm School’s almost out… and I’m bracing myself. One week left of calm before the beautiful chaos of summer break begins. I love my kids, but wow the mental load is real. If you’re already overwhelmed thinking about juggling it all, this one’s for you. 💛

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💬 If this hit you in the heart, share it. Someone else might be silently drowning too. 🔁 Repost, comment, tag someone who needs to see this. I’m not asking for pity, I’m asking to be seen. Every day I smile, show up, and do what’s expected while slowly falling apart behind the scenes. This post isn’t polished. It’s real, raw, and heavy. If you’ve ever felt invisible while holding everyone else up, this is for you. Please read it. Please share it. Mental health matters. And right now, I’m drowning in silence.