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Longing for the Familiar

In Publications by Allison Byxbe

In the tense uncertainty, I find myself groping for the familiar. Newly married, newly a mom, and newly relocated, I craved familiarity when, for the first time ever, I moved …

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Do The Next Thing

In Publications by Allison Byxbe

My husband, Ben, and I recently needed to sell two houses, both purchased prior to our meeting each other and just before the housing bubble burst in 2008. We were …

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Friday Finds

In Journaling by Allison Byxbe

Starting a new tradition on WiCTT, Friday Finds, where I share articles, posts, and podcasts that I’ve found really good, helpful, inspiring, funny, or otherwise worth your time to read! Finding …

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Seeing the End

In Journaling by Allison Byxbe

This is part two of What She Saw “Wait a minute,” the woman with the cigarette said as she stamped out the butt under her foot. All eyes swung around to …

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Hope

In Journaling by Allison Byxbe

Dear Friend, Please, listen.  Light will shine into this darkness and show you which way to go. While the valley is lower than you ever imagined and the pain more …