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Mary's Moments is a Life Blog that focuses on Marriage, Family, Neuro-diversity, Health, and everything in between.
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The Magic of Easter
Easter hops in every spring with pastel colors and baskets full of treats. But beyond the egg hunts and chocolate overload, Easter...
5 days ago3 min read


Finding Your Voice
Over the past few weeks, we’ve uncovered the many disguises of emotional unavailability. One aspect that often flies under the radar is...
Apr 114 min read


Feelings Invalidated
As we continue to understand emotional unavailability. I'd like to take a closer look at invalidated feelings. Ever had one of those...
Apr 54 min read


Condescending Comments and Backhanded Compliments: Spotting the Subtle Disrespect
As we continue exploring the different ways emotional unavailability shows up in our lives, today I'm diving into condescending comments...
Mar 314 min read


Silent Treatment
Recently, we dove into the topic of emotional unavailability, and it got me thinking about all the different ways it shows up in our...
Mar 264 min read


Emotional Unavailability: What It Means and Why It Matters
Have you ever felt like you’re in a relationship—romantic, friendship, or even family—where no matter how much effort you put in, the...
Mar 215 min read


The Magic of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day rolls around every year with an explosion of green, lively parades, and the occasional search for that elusive pot of...
Mar 162 min read


INSIDE / OUT
We’ve all heard the saying: real change starts from within. Whether it’s in nature or in our own lives, the most meaningful...
Mar 124 min read


Finding Our Way
I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve been feeling a little… off. There’s this tension in the air, this unspoken weight pressing down,...
Mar 63 min read


Washing Sheets
Am I really writing about laundry.........YES. I recently addressed the importance of sleep for our health and shortly after, saw an...
Mar 16 min read


Fun Facts Behind Familiar Phrases
Ever hear some of those quirky, off-the-cuff sayings and wonder, “Where did that come from?” Many of these old sayings have roots in...
Feb 2411 min read


Habits
Every year, millions of us set out with grand plans to turn our lives around. We promise to eat better, move more, and catch those...
Feb 185 min read


A Celebration of Love and Connection
Valentine’s Day comes around every February 14th, and whether you love it or think it’s just another commercial holiday, there’s no...
Feb 135 min read


That’s Not How I Meant It
Have you ever had a moment when someone said something that rubbed you the wrong way, only for them to quickly follow up with, "That’s...
Feb 96 min read


Neologisms
Neologisms refer to newly coined words or expressions, or the new meanings assigned to existing words. Usually this is in the form of the...
Feb 46 min read


Childhood PTSD: It’s Not What You Think
Last week was about childhood memories. This week I wanted to delve into another part of childhood. When we hear the word "trauma,"...
Jan 3011 min read


Childhood Memories
Childhood memories are like treasures we carry with us throughout our lives. Some of these memories are crystal clear, while others our...
Jan 258 min read


WALKING AWAY
Ever walked into a room and felt the mood shift, like stepping into a conversation you weren’t invited to? I’ve been there. Once, I...
Jan 203 min read


Tackling Procrastination
This week I've been thinking a lot about procrastination. We all know it, and let’s be honest, we’ve all done it. When that to-do list...
Jan 157 min read


Unlocking the Power of Control
I don’t usually reference or recommend a book however, I recently finished reading Mel Robbins' Let Them , and felt so inspired by the...
Jan 104 min read


Disappearing in 2025
With technology moving at lightning speed and the way we live constantly changing, some things we used to count on are slowly fading...
Jan 65 min read


Audit 2024 - Welcome 2025
I’m sharing an extra blog this week! The first one was all about New Year’s traditions and some fun facts, but this one’s a little more...
Jan 16 min read


New Year Celebration
New Year's Eve in Canada is an exciting time. People across our country celebrate in different ways. It's a time of celebration,...
Dec 30, 20246 min read


Merry Christmas !
I'd like to thank you for being part of this little corner of the world through my blog. I’m grateful for each of you who takes the time...
Dec 25, 20241 min read
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