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Boundaries Are Precision
It comes from knowing exactly what happens when limits are not honored.
I did not wake up one day deciding to close doors. I learned where leaving them open led.

Julie Jewels Smoot
1 day ago2 min read


The Cost of What I Give
This is what people miss when they treat generosity as limitless. They see what is offered and assume it comes from nowhere. They do not see what it takes, what it requires, or what it changes.
I know the cost of care because I have paid it.

Julie Jewels Smoot
1 day ago3 min read


I Am Not a Resource Pool
Some people move through the world assuming that certain bodies exist to be drawn from. That if someone is capable, thoughtful, or generous, they should remain permanently available. They approach people the way corporations approach land: extract first, justify later.

Author Honey Badger
1 day ago2 min read


When Care Becomes Labor
So when care turns into labor, many women blame themselves for feeling tired, resentful, or angry—rather than questioning the expectation itself.

Author Honey Badger
1 day ago3 min read


Access Is Not a Right
Some people mistake proximity for permission. They believe that shared history, family ties, professional roles, or emotional familiarity entitle them to continued access. They don’t ask. They assume.

Julie Jewels Smoot
1 day ago3 min read


Healing from Trauma: A Personal Journey
Healing from trauma is a personal journey filled with highs and lows. It takes time, energy, and a willingness to face difficult emotions. While it can feel overwhelming, this journey also opens the door to discovering what truly ignites your passion. By embracing your interests, you can navigate through the challenges of healing and emerge stronger and more fulfilled

Author Honey Badger
Oct 25, 202512 min read


Empowering Yourself: Learning to Trust Again
Trust is a fundamental aspect of any healthy and successful relationship, whether it's with a friend, family member, romantic partner, or...

Author Honey Badger
Mar 18, 20256 min read


Finding Balance: The Importance of Staying in Your Lane and Managing Emotions
I am learning that balance is not stillness.
It is not silence without weight. T
is not the absence of pain.
Balance is the pause
between tightening and letting go,
the moment my breath remembers
it does not have to run.

Author Honey Badger
Feb 22, 20251 min read


Alchemy of Gongs
Walk into the ancient halls of alchemy, Where secrets whispered on the wind, The gongs stand tall and proud, Their metal bodies gleaming...

Julie Jewels Smoot
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Achieving Balance: The Key to Harmonizing Body, Mind, Spirit, and Emotions
In our fast-paced and stressful world, finding balance and harmony in our lives can often seem like an elusive goal.

Author Honey Badger
Mar 31, 20247 min read
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