In this lighter reflection, Chick shares some unexpected things she’s learned about herself lately, proof that growth doesn’t stop with age. Sometimes life’s newest tricks show up in the most ordinary moments.
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#ClearviewWorks #LifeLessons #Reflection
Alice returns with a follow-up to her previous post, reflecting on how survivor stories are often softened or reframed when shared publicly. She asks what happens when those experiences are spoken about without filtering the truth.
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#ClearviewWorks #SurvivorVoices
Grief can feel like a roller coaster, moments of calm followed by sudden drops. “Back to Reality” is Chick’s reflection on coming home and choosing to keep going.
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#ClearviewWorks #Grief #Resilience
Plans change. Routines shift. Sometimes life pushes you into a direction you didn’t see coming. In “Adapting,” Kevin shares thoughts on learning to face those moments and keep moving forward even when change feels uncomfortable.
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#ClearviewWorks #Change #Healing
Trigger Warning: childhood sexual abuse.
Some stories are hard to read because they come from painful truths. Alice reflects on surviving abuse at a young age and how those experiences shaped the person she became.
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#ClearviewWorks #HealingJourney #SurvivorVoices
“Letter To My World” finds Chick in the anger stage of grief, worn down and done carrying everything. For one week, she chooses rest, sun, and survival over responsibility. It’s raw, unfiltered, and deeply human.
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#ClearviewWorks #Grief #SelfCare
When you’re hurting, it’s easy to call love a mistake. In “Is Love Worth It?” Alice pauses before answering, knowing her own emotions. What she lands on is honest, and grounded. Even heartbreak leaves lessons.
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#ClearviewWorks #Growth #Relationships
In “Unwrapping My Mind,” Chick shares the shock of losing her husband unexpectedly, the surreal moments at Memory Care, and the mental shutdown that followed. There is grief. There is honesty. There is strength.
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#ClearviewWorks #Grief #Healing
“Tramp Stamped” unpacks the story behind a tattoo that flips accusation into ownership. What started as a joke carries a sharper edge, about autonomy, boundaries, and refusing to shrink when labeled “too much.”
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#ClearviewWorks #Autonomy #ReclaimYourPower
Water needs banks. Earth needs rain.
In Two Sides of the Coin, Kevin reflects on masculine and feminine energy, not as gender, but as complementary forces within us. When one is silenced, imbalance follows.
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#ClearviewWorks #Harmony #SelfReflection
What if goodbye isn’t final? Kevin shares a thoughtful reflection on memory, loss, and the traces that remain long after someone or something leaves your life. Inspired by the Ojibwe phrase “Giga-waabamin,” this one lingers.
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#ClearviewWorks #Perspective
In "(Not) Looking For Love in All the Wrong Places", Chick writes about honoring 41 years of love without feeling the need to replace it, and embracing the freedom ahead.
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#ClearviewWorks #FreedomToRide #LifeAfterLove
No more shrinking. No more silence. In “Motorcycles Don’t Have Reverse,” Alice writes about boundaries, forgiveness, and going all in on her truth, even when it’s risky. There’s no reverse gear on this road.
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#ClearviewWorks #OwnYourStory #DarkFeminine
“Winging It” is Alice stepping fully into her voice. From trauma to cultural narratives to questioning complacency, this post challenges readers to reflect on what silence costs. It’s bold, reflective, and not meant to be quiet.
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#ClearviewWorks #Courage
Time is never renewed. Kevin writes about how time shapes our choices, our growth, and our ability to heal, reminding us that the present is the only moment we truly get to shape.
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#ClearviewWorks #Growth #Mindfulness
This isn’t about having answers. It’s about naming the weight, recognizing where it comes from, and trusting that forward movement is still possible, even when today feels like too much.
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#ClearviewWorks #GriefSupport #KeepGoing
Some days aren’t about healing or wisdom, they’re about surviving the weight of it all. In It’s a ShitShow, Chick shares an unfiltered snapshot of family, grief, responsibility, and choosing to keep going anyway.
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#ClearviewWorks #MentalHealth #Family
Family isn’t always all or nothing. Sometimes it’s cautious, loving, and layered with boundaries. Jen reflects on staying connected without pretending it’s simple, and why complicated doesn’t mean wrong.
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#ClearviewWorks #FamilyDynamics #Healing
If you’ve ever felt judged from the cheap seats, this one’s for you. Strength in Words is about enduring, showing up, and remembering that the loudest critics aren’t the ones doing the work.
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#ClearviewWorks #KeepGoing #InnerStrength
Sometimes being the “black sheep” is less about family roles and more about how we see ourselves. Chick writes about love, loss, boundaries, and learning to take ownership of our choices, even when it’s hard.
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#ClearviewWorks #MentalHealth #LifeLessons
Real change can show up in moments that don’t spiral, triggers that don’t hit, and reactions that soften before you even notice. Kevin explores how subtle shifts are often the signs that healing is actually working.
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#ClearviewWorks #HealingProcess #Growth
We all wear masks. Whether at work, with family, or in public. In Masks, Jen explores how masking protects us, when it becomes a burden, and what unmasking means for neurodivergent people.
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#ClearviewWorks #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Some moments don’t ease you into change , they knock you flat. In Boom, Kevin reflects on the events that shatter routines and forces a difficult choice. A thoughtful piece about sitting with impact and finding what comes next.
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#ClearviewWorks #HealingJourney
"Immortality" explores love that survives memory, the peace found in service, and the quiet moments that remind us who we are. A deeply human reflection on carrying love beyond goodbye.
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#ClearviewWorks #EnduringLove #HealingJourney
Midwinter can feel endless, especially when depression or chronic pain is already part of life. The Quiet Season reminds us that light is returning, connection matters, and we don’t have to endure the dark alone.
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#ClearviewWorks #CommunityCare #SeasonalStruggle
Winning hits different when you earn it. Chick writes about recovery, temptation, and why changing how she plays a game became a powerful metaphor for changing how she lives her life—no coasting, no shortcuts.
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#ClearviewWorks #RecoveryJourney #ChoosingBetter
“I Don’ Wanna but I’m Gunna” is about the shift from survival to self-respect. Alice reflects on surgery, loss, honesty, and the decision to stop accepting the bare minimum—from others and from herself.
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#ClearviewWorks #PersonalGrowth #TruthTelling
Change doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it shows up as a list, a choice, and the refusal to wait for “tomorrow.” In “One Last Day,” Chick reflects on accountability, health, and taking on the harder path forward.
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#ClearviewWorks #Accountability #Healing
Nothing truly ends without giving something back. Kevin uses nature and perspective to reframe how we see closure, time, and change. All while inviting us to carry what we’ve learned into what comes next.
#ClearViewWorks #Perspective #MovingForward
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When healing feels like it’s looping, it’s easy to think you’re stuck. In On Repeat?, Kevin reframes repetition as an invitation to listen more closely and continue growing, even when the path feels unclear.
#ClearviewWorks #HealingProcess #SelfReflection
