Assorted Goods

Welcome to Assorted Goods, a place for everything that doesn’t quite fit anywhere else. Here, I’ll share a mix of thoughts, experiences, and stories—from the everyday to the unexpected. It’s a collection of whatever’s on my mind, and I’m excited to see where it takes us.

Love, Luggage, and Learning to Reroute
Madeline Madeline

Love, Luggage, and Learning to Reroute

The hardest lesson I’ve had to learn is that healing is not linear. Being in a relationship while dealing with trauma means I’m constantly negotiating with two different realities—the one in front of me, and the one that my trauma is distorting. Learning to separate the two is like trying to solve a puzzle with pieces that keep changing shape. It’s exhausting, but it’s necessary work.

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Pajama Power Hour
Madeline Madeline

Pajama Power Hour

Disclaimer: I am certainly not claiming to be some sort of guru on the path to healing, but I've definitely racked up enough life experience to feel confident in sharing the tools that helped me break free from the clutches of my past.

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Fairy Closure Mommy
Madeline Madeline

Fairy Closure Mommy

No longer shall we be ensnared by the siren song of external validation, for we have discovered the sweet melody of self-assurance. Reflect, learn, and then let that sh*t go. Free yourself from seeking validation from others and embrace the freedom of owning your truth.

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Credentials and Confessions
Madeline Madeline

Credentials and Confessions

If I haven’t earned your trust quite yet, that’s okay, I get it. But I’m going to keep showing up and sharing my stories. I'm not a genius who graduated from an Ivy League school or an astronaut with an out-of-this-world perspective. I'm a regular-degular 28-year-old girlie pop who's navigating life as a baby adult just like the rest of you. But I am raw and I am honest. And I hope that is enough.

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