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#exhaustion

Chapters that brush against this theme, feeling, or thread in the story.

Holding the Day Together

Jan 25, 2026
by A Work in Progress

The day began gently, but beneath the calm were tensions that resurfaced through misunderstandings, unresolved grief, and a night that revealed where I stood when boundaries mattered most.

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Two unplanned nights stretched patience thin and stirred tension, but they also added texture to the day. Between late breakfasts, errands that went nowhere fast, heavy lifting, and quiet moments of reconnection, the day became less about order and more about navigating relationships honestly — with others and with myself.

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When Chaos Wins and Love Still Shows Up

Jan 11, 2026
by A Work in Progress

The day started loud and overwhelming, with too much noise and too little control. Plans changed, patience wore thin, and the house felt heavier with every passing hour. Still, somewhere between the mess, the late-night exhaustion, and an unexpected act of service, there were reminders of why I keep showing up — even when I'm spent.

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The Days I Don't Feel Transformed

Dec 31, 2025
by A Work in Progress

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Not every day feels like growth. This chapter reflects on the quiet fear, exhaustion, and doubt that surface when transformation feels invisible—and the choice to keep going anyway.

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When Faith Felt Heavier Than Hope

Dec 31, 2025
by A Work in Progress

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

There were seasons where faith didn't feel uplifting—it felt heavy. This chapter reflects on spiritual exhaustion, carrying belief through grief and loss, and learning that staying honest with God mattered more than staying strong.

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What the Quiet Finally Revealed

Dec 30, 2025
by A Work in Progress

Scripture: Psalm 62:8

After the boundaries were drawn and the noise faded, what remained wasn't peace—it was grief. This chapter explores the quiet weight of loss, doubt, and the exhaustion that comes from surviving love without collapsing into it.

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