A Hard Lesson About Love (That I Had to Learn: Note # 9

March 14, 2025 From Your Big Brother Note # 9 : Rose-Colored Glasses read time: 5-6 mins Intro Hey! How are you doing? I hope everything has been going well for you so far this week. And if it hasn’t, I know that will change soon. As always, I really appreciate you choosing to spend some time with me today, reading this note. In my previous note, I briefly talked about celebrating my 35th birthday in Jamaica and how I started a tradition of viewing my birthday as a tremendous opportunity to…

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If You’ve Ever Felt Meh About Your Birthday, Read This! Note # 8

March 5, 2025 From Your Big Brother Note # 8 : January 28th read time: 5-6 mins Intro *I started this note in January, but it took me a while to finish because of how difficult it was to write. Intro Hey there, how are you? I hope all has been well since my last note. But in case it hasn’t, I’m sorry, and I hope things turn around for you soon. As always, thank you for spending some time with me today to hear what I have to say—it means a lot. In my last note, we talked about how the start of…

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Forget Big Resolutions—Note #7 is All About Small Wins

December 21, 2024 From Your Big Brother Note # 7 : New Person, Same Old Mistakes read time 10 minutes Intro Hey there, friend! Happy New Year! I hope you’re enjoying your day as we kick off 2025. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably looking forward to what this new year has in store. For me—well, let’s just say last year was rough on so many levels. Permanently ending a relationship with someone I thought I was going to marry, dealing with crippling anxiety on multiple fronts, and…

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My First Reader Asked for Advice—Here’s My Response to ‘No Name’

December 21, 2024 From Your Big Brother Note # 6 : Good Ol’ No Name read time 7-9 minutes Intro (P.S I began this note before Christmas, but didn’t finish until Christmas Day, Merry Christmas!!) Hey there! How are you feeling today? I hope you’re doing well. And if you’re not… that’s okay. I’m just grateful to have you here with me. Whether you’ve been here before or it’s your first time, I want to thank you for sharing some of your time with me. In my last note, I shared some very personal…

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Shining a Light on Seasonal Depression: Note #5

December 9, 2024 From Your Big Brother Note # 5 : Back to the Future read time 8 minutes Intro Hey there, friend! How are you doing? Good, I hope! Thanksgiving just passed, and I hope you were able to spend some quality time with your loved ones. But in case you weren’t able to, for whatever reason, I want you to know it’s okay. I’m just glad you’re here. And this note might be just for you… Towards the end of the year, a lot of people look forward to the holidays for several reasons: getting…

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Your First Glimpse Into My Toxic Relationship: Note 4

November 5, 2024 From Your Big Brother Note # 4 : The Mantis and The Bat read time 9-11 minutes Intro Hey there again! Or if it’s your first time… Hey for the first time lol How are you? I hope you have been doing well. And if you haven’t, I’m sorry and I hope you have found a safe way to cope. Regardless, you have found your way to this blog and I’m appreciative of your attention and presence. On the last note, I requited my love for horror movies using an impactful story from my childhood….

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