We're All A Little Broken

Category: This is Me

  • Too Much!

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    One day last week I spent sometime updating calendar. There were at least a dozen things – some work related, some volunteer related, some kid related – that I knew were happening, but had not yet made it onto the calendar. I am generally pretty good about getting things down on the calendar as soon…

  • Life is tough…But so are you

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    Recently a very brave friend has been struggling, and sharing her struggle publicly on Facebook. In recent days she has shared, through words and pictures, that she is feeling vulnerable and broken.  My guess is her posts are making many people uncomfortable, but I see so much strength in her candor and her willingness to share…

  • This is Why..

    This is Why..

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    This is a post I have been pondering for quite some time. Truth be told, I’ve written it dozens of times in my head, but hesitated to send the words out into the world. Why? Because as much as I KNOW this post isn’t about any one person, I am pretty certain that there are…

  • Choosing Grace

    Choosing Grace

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    Should. That’s a trigger word for me. I know I use it with myself too much, but I make an extreme effort to not use with it other people. In my opinion, “should” feels critical or judgmental. It diminishes the possibility that there is more than one “right” way to do or be or feel.…

  • Too Peopley!

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    I woke up this morning and for the first time in months, realized that there was nowhere to be, nobody who needed me, and nothing that had to be done. Bliss! I am an introvert, who lives a life that is undoubtedly more suited to an extrovert. My world is super people-y. Much of that is…

  • I Believe in Santa Claus

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    I adore Christmas. To me, Christmas has the ability to bring out the best in people. Christmas  is equal parts magic, wonder, joy and love – all things this world could use more of on regular basis. The stories of both the birth of Jesus and of Santa Claus fill my heart and my soul.…

  • Me and My Shadow

    Me and My Shadow

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    Several months ago, I developed a habit of getting up early in the morning and walking. I take the same route every day – just a little over 2 miles around and through my neighborhood – and usually start and finish the walk at approximately the same time each day. In other words, there is a…

  • If Not Here, Then Where?

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    I’ve lost count of the number of hours I have spent in the waiting rooms of doctors, therapists, and specialists in the past 2 years. I would wager that the total number is well into the hundreds. Hour, upon hour, upon hour has ticked away while I sat waiting for my son. Some of those…

  • Joyful Confidence

    Joyful Confidence

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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    It’s Monday morning. I returned home late last night after spending 4 days at my 20th college reunion. 4 days away from my family. 4 days with amazing women who inspire me. 4 days in a place that is equal parts natural wonder and historical beauty. 4 days of laughter, memories, tears, and love. 4…

  • Letting Go to Hold On

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    Dena Abramson Babb
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     This week has been hard. Most weeks are hard lately, but this week was hard in a different sort of way as I painfully let go of something I loved, in order to hold on tighter to the people I love. I believe deeply that we all have an obligation to do as much as we…