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I was finally winning with plants… until lavender came to snatch my confidence.

by TANYA TERRELL on Apr 14 2026

I recently started bringing live plants back into my home and for the first time in my life, they were actually thriving. The gifted plant lasted over a year, the Trader Joe’s succulents are still going strong, even the flowering cactus from Publix is living its best life. Then I grabbed a $20 herb set from Costco and every single one is flourishing except this lavender (dill is struggling too). I repotted all of them, I prayed over the lavender, and still the struggle is real. I’m so disappointed, but I’m not giving up. Growth is still happening, even when one thing refuses to cooperate. I don't know what else to do!?!?!!?

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Let’s Talk About “Bad Words”

by TANYA TERRELL on Mar 20 2026

Shit is just poop. Damn is frustration. Bitch is a female dog. So why are we treating these words like crimes? Let's talk about it.

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I Miss Us

by TANYA TERRELL on Feb 19 2026

Parenting a 15‑year‑old is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. After years of being a single mom and building a tight bond with my son, I’m now navigating teenage independence, emotional distance, and the shift in our relationship. Here’s my honest look at motherhood, growing pains, and missing the version of “us” we used to be.

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