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Amanda Ayako


O Christmas Tree
We decorated our Christmas tree last night. There, in our shared home, Blake and I hung up the lights, bulbs, trinkets, and ornaments from our travels. I don’t know when we started this habit, but we’ve collected Christmas ornaments and coasters from places we’ve visited over the years. Like the tiny little teapot from Fortnum and Mason, where we had High Tea in London over the summer. And then there are the ornaments that carry heavier memories, the ones we picked up along t

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Apprehension
I used to write like I had nothing to lose. Then I lost everything. And I became apprehensive.

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Back Home
In June, I moved back to Media, PA. The place that prides itself as being "Everybody’s Hometown" is mine once again. And I couldn't be...

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Intake
Searching for a new therapist is hard. An initial intake appointment is harder.

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Jun 12, 20243 min read
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Stuck
I’ve been stuck in my writing for the past five months.

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Aug 12, 20222 min read
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Self Care, Self Love
This weekend was an emergency dose of much-needed self-care and I am so grateful I decided to take it.

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Nov 10, 20217 min read
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What's Next?
As I look ahead, my greatest priority is continuing the critical work I've been doing on myself.

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Oct 1, 20216 min read
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Dear Alcohol,
I am done giving up everything for you.

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Aug 25, 20216 min read
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Depression
Depression is a huge part of my story.

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Aug 14, 202114 min read
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Beyond my Wildest Dreams
Looking back over the past few weeks, I can’t help but stand dumbfounded in awe of how lucky I am and how blessed I’ve been.

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Jul 16, 20214 min read
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