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Ashleigh Atwood
Dec 132 min read
A Long Overdue Update
So, it has been a minute. I thought about writing this so many times but it never felt right. I vanished. I disappeared. I went MIA. If...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Jun 92 min read
I Get To Throw Birthday Parties
If you know me, I am not a people person despite my job literally being about building relationships with others. I guess I put on a good...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Jun 13 min read
I Get To Experience Grief
This is a hard one. Probably the hardest blog I’ll ever write but it’s an important one. My best friend of 14 years died last night. My...
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Ashleigh Atwood
May 272 min read
I Get To Attend Field Trips
A day late, but I still showed up My eldest had a field trip this week. It started rather eventful! I got a ticket on the way down...
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Ashleigh Atwood
May 192 min read
I Get To Reflect On Growth
I grew up in a privileged home. My parents gave my brother and I the best life ever. I was adopted and I think, growing up, that impacted...
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Ashleigh Atwood
May 171 min read
Now That It’s Official…
I have a new job! The offer was signed a week ago but I wanted to wait until all the background stuff came back. Start date is May 29th!...
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Ashleigh Atwood
May 43 min read
A Letter To My Former Self
*Trigger Warning* Some might find the situations I hint at upsetting in the day and age we live in now; cancel culture. *End Disclaimer*...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Apr 282 min read
I Get To Spread My Wings
I had my review yesterday and the one thing I was stressed out over the most happened. I was let go. I debated on whether or not to post...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Apr 252 min read
Me Finally Owning My Part
If you’re not sure what I am referring to, reference this blog a few posts back and it will catch you up. Ok, so you’re all caught up now...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Apr 213 min read
I Get To Be In The Solution
I will preface with this: I am so excited for him, it’s an amazing opportunity for him and for us financially, and I’m not upset or...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Apr 173 min read
Autism and Sleep
Or lack there of 😭 My neurotypical daughter, the oldest, was the absolute worst sleeper the first few years of her life. Now that she’s...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Apr 152 min read
Today Is Deadline Day
Working in taxes, you learn from January 15th to April 15th people cannot be held liable for their grumpiness at your firm. We’re all...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Apr 72 min read
I Get To Be Embarrassed In The Checkout Line
Yup. We've all been there. At least every parent I've ever met. And if you haven't, just wait. You will. Every seasoned parent knows that...
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Ashleigh Atwood
Mar 252 min read
Powerless Over People, Places, and Things
Such a hard pill to swallow. For me at least. One of my biggest character defects is control. I try to control everything; people and...
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