Chaos and Charm
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Vicks Cures Everything — The Puerto Rican Parenting Series
read more….: Vicks Cures Everything — The Puerto Rican Parenting SeriesThere wasn’t a single thing Vicks Vaporub couldn’t cure in a Puerto Rican household.Fever? Vicks.Cough? Vicks.Mosquito bite? Vicks.Heartbreak? Guess what — still Vicks. If you so much as sneezed, my…
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The Weaponization of the Chancleta – The Puerto Rican Parenting Series
read more….: The Weaponization of the Chancleta – The Puerto Rican Parenting SeriesLet’s be real — the chancleta wasn’t just footwear.It was a disciplinary device, a GPS-guided missile, a warning shot, and a family tradition all in one. Our mothers didn’t need…
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Because I Said So — The Puerto Rican Parenting Series
read more….: Because I Said So — The Puerto Rican Parenting Series“¡Porque yo dije!”That was the beginning and end of every argument in my house.No logic. No discussion. No “we’ll talk later.”Just instant obedience — or consequences. My mom didn’t negotiate.…
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Reparenting the Chaos
read more….: Reparenting the ChaosSometimes I think my inner child and I are in a toxic relationship.She wants attention at the worst possible times — like right before a deadline or when I’m trying…
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It’s Not Avoidance, It’s Selective Peace
read more….: It’s Not Avoidance, It’s Selective PeaceOnce upon a time, I used to respond to every text, every question, every “we need to talk.”Now? I respond when my nervous system says it’s safe. It’s not avoidance.It’s…
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Main Character in a Side Quest Era
read more….: Main Character in a Side Quest EraThis was supposed to be my healing era.My not-always-in-a-messy-bun, aligned-chakras, journaling-by-candlelight era. Instead, it’s giving: side quest energy.Nothing’s falling apart, but nothing’s exactly coming together either.Like I’m walking through life…
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Emotional Support Main Character (a.k.a. We’re All Just Guessing)
read more….: Emotional Support Main Character (a.k.a. We’re All Just Guessing)Somehow, I became the emotional support friend.The one who knows how to calm everyone down, fix the vibe, crack a joke, and find the bright side when the ship is…
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Meanwhile, My Brain Said No
read more….: Meanwhile, My Brain Said NoI have this bad habit of saying, “Yeah, sure!” when every cell in my body is screaming, “Absolutely not!”My face is already contorting, trying not to “say” what my mouth…
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Delulu Denise & the Phantom Refund Portal
read more….: Delulu Denise & the Phantom Refund PortalIt was a calm Tuesday.The inbox was quiet. The returns portal was sleeping peacefully.Not a refund in sight — just vibes, tracking numbers, and the faint hum of semi-sanity. And…
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Terms and Conditions of My Mood
read more….: Terms and Conditions of My MoodBefore engaging with me, please read the following agreement carefully.By proceeding, you acknowledge that I am a complex human being held together by snacks, sarcasm, and the occasional deep sigh.…
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I’m Not Overthinking, I’m Just Running All 47 Scenarios
read more….: I’m Not Overthinking, I’m Just Running All 47 ScenariosI don’t overthink.I just analyze everything in extreme HD until my brain needs a nap and my soul wants a refund. It’s not anxiety — it’s research.I’m just trying to…
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Apologies I’ll Probably Never Say Out Loud
read more….: Apologies I’ll Probably Never Say Out LoudI owe a few (maybe more) people an apology.Not enough to actually reach out — let’s not get crazy —but enough to mentally whisper “my bad” before moving on with…
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The Soft Girl Under the Spikes
read more….: The Soft Girl Under the SpikesI wasn’t born with an attitude — I built one.One eye roll, one sarcastic comment, one “don’t mess with me” look at a time.Mixed with the single raised eyebrow, the…
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Chaos & Charm: Born This Way (Unfortunately)
read more….: Chaos & Charm: Born This Way (Unfortunately)The soundtrack of my childhood was Spanish music on repeat, people talking over each other, and at least a pot of rice on the stove at all times — ya…
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I’m Not Arguing, I’m Just Passionately Explaining Why I’m Right
read more….: I’m Not Arguing, I’m Just Passionately Explaining Why I’m RightI don’t argue. I just raise my voice creativelywhile presenting a very sound, emotionally charged PowerPoint presentationthat everyone refuses to appreciate. People might say I’m “defensive.”Like, “Cógelo con take it…
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I Said I’m Healing, Not Holy
read more….: I Said I’m Healing, Not HolyListen—I’m doing the work.I journal. I breathe. I even let things go.(Ok, not everything, but like… a few things.) But every now and then, someone decides to test me,and my…
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Main Character Malfunction
read more….: Main Character MalfunctionSome mornings, I wake up like I’m in a movie.The light hits just right, the playlist knows whassup,and for five whole minutes I’m the calm, centered, soft-life version of myself.(whatever…
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Chaos Crowns Us. Magic Follows Us.
read more….: Chaos Crowns Us. Magic Follows Us.Some days it feels like the universe forgot to hit save.Everything glitches, people flake, the plan catches fire—and somehow you’re the one holding the extinguisher and the lighter. And there…
Chaos and Charm 