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DAILY GRIND, IVY LEAGUE INSECURITIES-, LOVE, Parenthood, The Fam, The Home Front

"Mommy, I have a good idea."

"You do?"

"Yes. I will have a cupcake and watch Dora the Explorer. Now that is a good idea, Mommy."

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Vegan tapioca crepe with truffle oil. Yum central. 🤗☕️ #monday

Hello, Monday. Why so chilly? 🤷🏼‍♀️ #nyc

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My three daughters started school yesterday. Third, fifth and seventh grade. They are getting so big, so bright. And I will tell you something, something true: They are my biggest inspiration/reason for not drinking. It’s true. What matters most to me is that I’m here for them, really here. Here to hear about their first days and tuck them in at night and help with homework and giggle and eat ice cream and watch soccer games and just be together as a family in this big, often uncertain world. I’m not a perfect mom, but I’ve walked away from the thing that didn’t serve me at all and I’m proud of that, and the example I’m setting for them, these loves of my life. I’m not writing this to shame anyone. Motherhood is HARD and it’s difficult to be present for the work it entails, but I’m also here to say it’s never ever too late to stop drinking if it’s not feeling good, if you feel like stopping or slowing down might make you a more present mama (or dad). Even if your kiddos are grown, they’ll be grateful to have you, more of you. ❤️❤️❤️

My last post here? A full week ago. Wow. You know what that means, guys? Not that I’m any less passionate about #thedrylife. To the contrary. I’ve never been more convinced that this is the best path. What it means, as far as I can tell: (1) I’m naturally distancing myself from social media a touch; (2) I gave up alcohol to immerse myself in a life that has nothing to do with alcohol and now it has become WAY less of a thing. The truth is that I think about alcohol very rarely which is SUCH A GIFT. Anyway, popping on to remind you to keep it up AND to promise you that I’m cheering you on even if I’m not here posting every day! ❤️❤️❤️ (Who can relate to this? 🤷🏼‍♀️)

This is why I don’t drink. This is what I say when people ask me why I stopped. You can answer however you like, guys, and give as little or as much information and detail as feels good and comfortable. And important footnote: MY life is better without it. This is a deeply personal thing. We must make choices for ourselves, choices that are in integrity with the lives we want, but we must refrain from projecting on to others and making choices for them, and judgments about them. Let others come to their own decisions, their own pivot points. Focus on you, your life, your story. And, by all means, connect with others who are on a similar path, but never assume your paths are identical or should be. ✨✨ #thedrylife

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May 4, 2017, 7:55 AM
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First tweet in almost 5 months. Happy to be back! (I think.) ☺️
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RT @HillaryClinton: Let's do this. #DebateNight https://t.co/NkPEGHzucT
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Have been Twitter delinquent, but wanted to share link for my first-ever live chat... https://t.co/EHLXAnx8qp
Sep 21, 2016, 2:03 PM

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