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Letting Go of Someone You Still Love Is One of the Hardest Things You’ll Ever Do

Posted on December 25, 2025December 26, 2025 by Ria

One of the hardest things you’ll ever do is let go of someone you still have so much love and hope for. It requires a deep level of self-awareness, maturity and acceptance to do what’s right — even when it hurts, even when your heart wants to hold on. There’s a destabilizing, soul-crushing kind of heartbreak…

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The Ultimate Winter Staples Guide for 2025/2026

Posted on December 24, 2025December 27, 2025 by Ria

The ultimate winter staples guide for 2025/2026—cozy outfits, skincare, and self-care essentials to stay warm, soft, and grounded all season.

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How I Brought My 2025 Christmas Mood Board to Life This Year (Updated Daily)

Posted on December 19, 2025December 24, 2025 by Ria

This post is my Christmas Mood Board— a single place where I’ll be sharing my holiday visuals as I create them. Instead of posting everything separately, I wanted one space where you can: I’ll be updating this post daily with new Christmas images as the campaign unfolds, so feel free to check back or bookmark…

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Why I’m embracing AI as a creative tool—not to replace humanity, but to reclaim time, imagination, and presence in my life.

The AI Shift: 7 Truths About Creating in a New Era

Posted on December 19, 2025December 25, 2025 by Ria

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept or a “someday” technology — it’s here, it’s evolving quickly, and sparking a wide range of reactions — excitement, fear, resistance, curiosity. We’re entering a moment where creativity, presence, and technology are colliding — and I don’t think we’ve fully reckoned with what that means yet….

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Stop Expecting You From Other People: 5 Realizations That Changed Everything

Posted on December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 by Ria

If this year taught me anything, it’s this: stop expecting you from other people. Not everyone carries the same heart, the same intentions, or the same capacity as you do.People don’t meet you at your level. They meet you at theirs.And that’s not a bad thing. It’s just human. For a long time, I moved…

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This abstract pattern of warm browns and amber is a fall staple. You can wear it as a full set or use it for accent nails, French tips, or a chic combination with a block of solid brown color.

November Nails: Cozy Chic Styles to Try Now

Posted on November 19, 2025November 20, 2025 by Ria

Upgrade your November nails with cozy chic styles that radiate soft luxury. Think velvet tones, dark aura gradients, and rich tortoiseshell glam

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Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control, and Stalking: 7 Key Takeaways That Helped Me Break the Cycle

Posted on November 14, 2025November 20, 2025 by Ria

A trauma-informed guide to reclaiming your power after narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and stalking.

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💅 Channel Your Inner Goddess With This Opulent Nail Trend

Posted on November 9, 2025November 10, 2025 by Ria

If you’re reading this, you already know your worth. Let’s talk about the energy shift happening right on our fingertips. The Goddess Nails trend is having a major moment right now. It’s giving quiet luxury’s rich auntie vibes. Who is she? She’s the woman who knows her worth, has non-negotiable boundaries, and commands respect without…

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A Real Life Stalker Story: Fear Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (Part 2)

Posted on November 5, 2025November 13, 2025 by Ria

If you haven’t read my first post about what happened — the horror story that started it all — you can read it here. Trigger Warning: This post discusses themes of stalking, psychological abuse, revenge porn, suicide threats, and firearms for self-defense. Please prioritize your mental health and proceed with care. 🔁 The Plot Twist…

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A Real Life Stalker Story: My Worst Nightmare Became My Wake-Up Call (Part 1)

Posted on October 31, 2025November 11, 2025 by Ria

Trigger warning: This is a true story about my experience with a stalker. It includes mentions of domestic abuse, manipulation, threats, homicide-suicide, and violence. It’s not an easy read, but it’s a real one. I’m sharing what it felt like to survive something I never thought I’d experience — in case my story helps someone…

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    Letting Go of Someone You Still Love Is One of the Hardest Things You’ll Ever Do
  • Woman wearing a black winter outfit with gloves and a knit hood, standing in a snowy mountain landscape, styled for cold-weather travel and winter layering.
    The Ultimate Winter Staples Guide for 2025/2026
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    How I Brought My 2025 Christmas Mood Board to Life This Year (Updated Daily)
  • Why I’m embracing AI as a creative tool—not to replace humanity, but to reclaim time, imagination, and presence in my life.
    The AI Shift: 7 Truths About Creating in a New Era
  • Aesthetic flat lay of a gratitude journal, self-growth books, and coffee on soft white sheets, symbolizing inner work, reflection, and emotional growth.
    Stop Expecting You From Other People: 5 Realizations That Changed Everything
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