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Amy Young
Mar 23, 20212 min read
It’s Time to Stop Blaming Women for the Thoughts and Actions of Men.
It’s way past time to retire the narrative that women are responsible for the thoughts and actions of men. Not only is this narrative...
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Amy Young
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Joss Whedon: The Ultimate "Nice Guy."
I’ve always been a huge geek. From Star Wars to Harry Potter. From Supernatural to the Marvel movies. I’ve attended many comic cons and...
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Amy Young
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Don't Just "Look for the Helpers," BE the Helper!
Years ago when Mr. Rogers was asked about how to talk to kids about scary events, he said “Look for the helpers.” Good advice for kids,...
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Amy Young
Feb 9, 20212 min read
A Tale of Health in Two Pictures
Two pictures. The first picture is of me over twenty years ago. My metabolism was amazing, which was good because my eating habits were...
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Amy Young
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Standing up to Sexual Harassment.
I wasn’t raised to stick up for myself. I was taught to ignore negative behavior and attention. Not many women my age were taught how to...
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Amy Young
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Weathering the Storm: Hope for an end to the Pandemic and a Brighter Future for us all
It’s currently raining outside my window. Honestly, it feels like it’s been raining for a year. That’s what this pandemic has felt like-...
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Amy Young
Jan 18, 20213 min read
Facing Fear and Coming out Alive!
A few years ago we were vacationing with my husband’s family in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico when we all decided to go zip lining. Quick note:...
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Amy Young
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Purity Culture
When I was young, I learned that my worth was tied to my purity. I remember being compared to a piece of chewing gum, a rose that had...
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Amy Young
Jan 5, 20212 min read
What is your Relationship Ratio?
Let’s talk about relationships and marriage. Recently, I was having a conversation with an older female friend who had been married to...
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Amy Young
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Were we supposed to Thrive or merely Survive 2020?
Looking back on 2020, I’m so confused about what we were supposed to do this last year: Were we supposed to get into shape or just eat...
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Amy Young
Dec 15, 20203 min read
The (Social) Distance Between Us.
Last month I had to visit my gynecologist to replace my IUD (because of course it would be up for replacement in 2020!) I've been seeing...
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Amy Young
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Christmas Oranges
I will never forget the thrill of being a child with a Christmas stocking bursting with gifts and treats on Christmas morning. Every year...
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Amy Young
Dec 1, 20203 min read
There is no Right or Wrong way to Practice Self-Care.
Self-care is a term that has been thrown around lately. Like - a lot! Especially when it comes to us mothers. When we talk about being...
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Amy Young
Nov 23, 20203 min read
We are having a quiet Thanksgiving this year and it has nothing to do with fear.
Thanksgiving at our house will look different this year. Usually we are surrounded by people we love. Some years we travel to places like...
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Amy Young
Nov 18, 20203 min read
In Defense of Early Christmas Decorating!
It happens every year. The battle between those joyful people who put up Christmas decorations “early” and those Scrooges who hate the...
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Amy Young
Nov 11, 20202 min read
The Show Must Go On - How an Amazon Commercial Captured my Heart.
Every now and then a commercial comes along and gets you right in the feels. The current commercial making the rounds from Amazon is one...
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Amy Young
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Moms Are Crying Out For Help - But Who Is Listening?
Moms are crying out for help. Are you listening? Are you listening to moms who are tired, moms who are stretched too thin, moms who are...
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Amy Young
Oct 21, 20203 min read
Why It's Important To Discuss Privilege With Our Kids
My daughter is privileged. That sounds bad I know, but it only sounds bad because we have made privilege into a dirty word. Instead of...
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Amy Young
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Why can't we have a nuanced discussion about abortion?
Let's talk about abortion. I see many of you out there cringe, gasp, or begin to sharpen your pitchforks. Relax. Breathe. And for...
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Amy Young
Sep 28, 20205 min read
The Night My Brother Killed Himself.
*Warning: This post is about suicide.* Today is the anniversary of the night my brother killed himself. I wrote this a few years ago and...
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