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Spread the Jelly

houses that look like kids live there :)

houses that look like kids live there :)

A personal essay exploring the beauty of embracing messiness in family life

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  • shira barlow, ms rd
    shira barlow, ms rdFirst to rec

    “the essay describes my relationship with messiness 🥹♥️”

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  • shira barlow, ms rd
    shira barlow, ms rd

    “sometimes unhinged optimism is really nice”

    13354
  • Abby Phoenix
    Abby Phoenix

    “I have a related mantra, which I embroidered to hang in my office as a reminder: “What if it’s easy?””

    3831
  • claudia
    claudia

    “i’ve recently been reflecting on the optimism you have as a child before the world imposes doubt & “limitations” on you. remember when you were little & thought you could do anything? manifest in a delusional way!!! assume everything will work out for the best!!!”

    11
  • Ashlie
    Ashlie
    1
  • arley
    arley

    “always try ofc!”

  • Michaela
    Michaela
  • alex
    alex
  • Medusa
    Medusa
  • Jessica Holli
    Jessica Holli
  • bradshaw
    bradshaw
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    Su

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