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The Eats Deck Issue 01: Quiet Cravings

N ot all hunger is loud.

When Everything Feels Heavy

  S ometimes, the heaviness feels too much to carry.  And I need to escape.  Escape without leaving. 

The Medicine of Rest: Why Pausing Is the Truest Luxury

When we hear luxury , the first images are often designer bags, spa days, or expensive vacations. I used to think the same way. But through my own healing, I’ve learned that true luxury isn’t always something you purchase — sometimes, it’s the curated experiences we have, or simply giving yourself permission to stop. 🛡 Rest Is a Medical Necessity My rest is supported by health tools In a world that glorifies busyness, people are praised for running themselves into the ground, rarely for slowing down. But here’s the truth: rest is not indulgence — it’s medicine. With MCAS, a sensitive body, and an ADHD rhythm, I’m built differently. My nervous system burns bright and fast — I can be hyper, strong, and active in one moment, then crash hard when my reserves run out. I enjoy going to the mall tremendously because of the sights, the people, the experience of walking with my son hand in hand, and the new things I see each time I go there. However, even simple things like a 5-minute driv...

Blush, But Make It Boundaries – Beauty Rituals That Help Me Say No

Blush isn’t just makeup—it’s a quiet act of rebellion. A soft pink stroke that says, ‘No, not today.’ A bold lipstick that reminds me I’m not here to be small. Beauty is more than appearance for me now—it’s how I set boundaries, protect my energy, and remind myself who’s really in charge of my life. Blush: Reclaiming Color, Reclaiming Power I've been scared to apply blush ever since I got rosacea. The redness always shined through just after an hour or two of applying makeup.  I piled on more foundation hoping that the redness won't show, but that only made the problem worse. My skin couldn't breathe and I developed more rashes.  I felt like I had to hide, to tone it down, instead of celebrating my face. I'm healing from rosacea now because I survived three autoimmune diseases - polymyositis, fibromyalgia, chronic idiopathic urticaria. So many doctors have given up on me, but I didn't give up on myself. I purged all the harmful medicines they gave me through the yea...