A woman with long, wavy hair wearing large sunglasses and a black top, standing outdoors with a wooden background.

Hi, I’m Carie. I write daily posts about navigating these times.

And I teach Introducing Mindfulness. Learn more.

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I hope this helps

I debated writing about this. But since it happened, I’ve wanted to shrink. I’ve wanted to hide. And at this age and stage, I’m not willing to do either.

I have far more interesting things to write about than this, but I can’t get back to sharing until I speak up. I trust this will reach those who need to see it.

Poem by the incredible Nikita Gill.