Rachel Marie Martin's Blog, page 2

“turn your wipers on”

Yesterday I spent an hour talking with my counselor. There was a time in my life where I assumed I didn’t need help, didn’t need someone to listen, didn’t need…

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sometimes

Sometimes you don’t need someone to pat you on the back – you instead need someone to look you in the eyes and tell you that they believe in you…

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I didn’t worry…I knew you’d be here.

“I didn’t worry. I knew you’d be here.” Those were my sixteen-year old son’s words to me this afternoon after he climbed into my minivan. Normally, he takes the bus,…

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dear anxiety…

You are strong, but I am stronger.

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Best Motivational Quotes for Women

Powerful motivational quotes reminding women of their bravery, strength, and determination.

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There is Always Light

I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, but I know someone does. If it’s you, then I want you to trust that these words are meant for…

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Random Thoughts about Getting Older

I'm horrible at texting and messenger. My friends send me notes. I see them, then forget to respond. And then it becomes awkward because I haven't responded and I should have responded. Then they call. Or I call. And then, there I am, the friend who tries, but just is horrible at messaging. I still love them. I'm trying. I'll get better. But sometimes, get this, my inbox is giant.

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“I forgive myself”

I'm a classic ruminator. You know, the going over and over things and wishing I had responded differently and so forth. I can get stuck in my head.

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“I love you”

So much of life is taking out. So much of it is "why are you late with your homework?" and "stop fighting with your brother" and "for crying out loud don't leave your clothes on the bathroom floor." And then there's the peer pressures - the keeping ups, the measuring ups, the trying to fit in. Then there's the hormones. There is so much taking out of that jar. That's why I say "I love you" everyday expecting NOTHING in return.

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Chances are…

Chances are. Chances are there is someone who is facing hard times and doesn’t know what to do next. Chances are there is someone else whose marriage is going through…

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