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I’m Emotionally in Love With…

Feb 28, 20267 min read

You care about him deeply and the idea of losing that closeness…

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My Boyfriend Won’t Tighten Any…

Feb 28, 20266 min read

You open the kitchen to sticky juice splattered across the counter and…

A joyful family gathering outside on a sunny day, sharing laughter and companionship.

I Visit My Parents One…

Feb 28, 202611 min read

You make time for your parents one week each month because that…

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I Told My Sister-in-Law It’s…

Feb 28, 202611 min read

You confront a situation where a family member expands their household despite…

A joyful family portrait featuring multiple generations smiling outdoors in daylight.

I Told My In-Laws They’re…

Feb 28, 202612 min read

You watch him absorb everyone’s blame and broker fights he didn’t start…

A mother multitasks with a baby in her arms while working on a laptop at home.

“Do Other Moms Feel This?”…

Feb 27, 20266 min read

You notice the checklist that never leaves your mind — appointments, meal…

A senior adult and teenager sharing a cozy teatime conversation indoors.

I’m Starting to Resent My…

Feb 27, 20266 min read

You notice small irritations stacking up — a comment about your home,…

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My Preschooler Was Hit at…

Feb 27, 20268 min read

You watched him arrive from school shaken after being hit, yet the…

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My Toddler Told Me He…

Feb 27, 20266 min read

You notice the lump in your throat when he says he misses…

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Our 8 Year Old’s Violent…

Feb 25, 20267 min read

They feel trapped by the noise, the slammed doors, and the way…

About Me
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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

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