Diary of a Bracelet Maker

The Epidural Was Scheduled. The Emotional Damag...

Lauren Emmett

I went in for an epidural and left with a lot to say about chronic pain, recovery, and how we treat people. Then they sent me a survey. Bold move.

The Epidural Was Scheduled. The Emotional Damag...

Lauren Emmett

I went in for an epidural and left with a lot to say about chronic pain, recovery, and how we treat people. Then they sent me a survey. Bold move.

The Joy Within… Even When Everything Sucks

Lauren Emmett

Pain and change can make self-pity feel justified. Recovery reminds me I can acknowledge what hurts without making it my permanent dwelling.

The Joy Within… Even When Everything Sucks

Lauren Emmett

Pain and change can make self-pity feel justified. Recovery reminds me I can acknowledge what hurts without making it my permanent dwelling.

Well... Here We Go Again.

Lauren Emmett

I earned my first college degree after twenty years, celebrated for about five minutes, and then immediately found out I might have accidentally delayed the next chapter. Life keeps me...

Well... Here We Go Again.

Lauren Emmett

I earned my first college degree after twenty years, celebrated for about five minutes, and then immediately found out I might have accidentally delayed the next chapter. Life keeps me...

The Moments That Changed Everything

Lauren Emmett

I think about where everything went wrong more than I’d like to admit. Not in a sad-movie kind of way. More like staring at the ceiling at 2am wondering, “Huh....

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The Moments That Changed Everything

Lauren Emmett

I think about where everything went wrong more than I’d like to admit. Not in a sad-movie kind of way. More like staring at the ceiling at 2am wondering, “Huh....

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You Can’t Outrun Addiction

Lauren Emmett

From Florida to Nebraska to Atlanta, I tried running from myself for years. This is the honest story of how I stopped running and started rebuilding.

You Can’t Outrun Addiction

Lauren Emmett

From Florida to Nebraska to Atlanta, I tried running from myself for years. This is the honest story of how I stopped running and started rebuilding.

The Delusional Hope That Keeps Me Going

Lauren Emmett

A raw, honest look into what it’s like to chase a dream that feels impossible. I pour every ounce of time, money, energy, sanity, and hope into my tiny bracelet...

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The Delusional Hope That Keeps Me Going

Lauren Emmett

A raw, honest look into what it’s like to chase a dream that feels impossible. I pour every ounce of time, money, energy, sanity, and hope into my tiny bracelet...

5 comments