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Day 1: Healing My Nervous System with the Chi Machine
Today marks the beginning of my journey to heal and regulate my nervous system. I promised myself I would start gently, without pushing my body into more stress. It seems impossible, but I am so fed up with feeling like this that I have to try. For my first activity, I chose something that required minimal effort but could still give my body a boost: the Chi Machine. It was my Granny’s and we used to use it every once in a while when we would visit her. She used it when we she wanted to “move” her body without having to do acutally do anything. I set the timer…
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Why Is Healing the Nervous System So Hard?
I’ve been thinking a lot about why healing the nervous system feels so impossible sometimes. It’s something that’s at the center of everything: your emotions, your reactions, your body, your sleep, your digestion, your ability to feel safe. Honestly, I feel like it affects your money, too! When your nervous system is dysregulated, it touches every part of your life. I thought I had tried everything.Natural remedies.Doctor prescribed medicine.Breathwork.Supplements.Prayer. Still, it felt like nothing was really working. I would feel better for a moment, then crash. Or I’d have a good week and then get triggered again and spiral. I kept wondering: Why is this so hard? So, I started…
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The Sims 4 Urban Male CC on Youtube
Hey! I have a new urban male cc video that I posted on YouTube. I’m still new to this, so hopefully, you will like the video and subscribe. The video description includes a Google Drive link, so be sure to download the CC from the video! I am hoping to post more soon, so be on the lookout.
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Back at It Again…
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how long I’ve been doing this whole blogging thing. It actually started when I was around 12 or 13 years old. Back then, I had a Blogger account and would write my heart out, mostly just releasing emotions that I didn’t know how to express any other way. It was never really about who read it. It was about getting it out of me. I also had a blog on the original WordPress. I loved that space. I could talk to people online, share my thoughts freely, and not feel judged. Socializing in person was always hard for me. I struggled with bullying growing up,…
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My Favorite Sims 4 Loc Styles
Hey y’all! I started to upload videos, finally. I have been so nervous about it, but I got the courage to do it, and now I’ve been making videos almost daily. I have only posted two! So, be patient with me! lol Make sure you check the video description because I do have a Google Drive link with free downloads! If you would like to see more videos like this one, check out my YouTube!
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Why I Started the Ask Monae YouTube Channel
…and why you should totally subscribe, like, right now. Hey y’all 💛 So, let’s talk about why I finally said yes to starting the Ask Monae YouTube channel and what you can expect if you join the fam over there. Honestly, this has been on my heart for a long time. I’ve always loved helping people feel better, whether that’s through advice, healing tools, laughter, storytelling, or my deep Sims obsession. YouTube just felt like the natural next step, a place where I could bring everything I love into one creative, soulful space. What You’ll Find on My Channel: Why It Matters to Me This channel isn’t about perfection. It’s…
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How Crocheting Cows (and Other Cute Things) Helped Me Heal
I learned how to crochet when I was little. But it wasn’t until 2020, when the world hit pause and outside felt like a deleted scene from a dystopian movie, that I really got into it. Y’all. I fell in love with crocheting. Not just because it gave my hands something to do while binge-watching old shows, but because it gave my mind some peace. It’s wild how looping yarn around a hook can calm your nervous system, but here we are. 🐄 Why I Crochet (and Why I’m Kinda Obsessed with Making Cows) At first, I made the basics: scarves, beanies, purses, a few blankets that took longer than…
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My Favorite Toddler Braid Styles | Sims 4
I’m a YouTuber now! lol This was my first post, so I’m going to put the link here for you all to view. Please like, comment, and subscribe for me. Thanks! https://www.youtube.com/@Askmonae
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The Best Sims 4 Mod & CC Managers
Hey, Simmers! If your Mods folder is all over the place, this post is for you. Whether you’re a seasoned modder or just diving into CC (custom content), having a solid mod manager is essential. You don’t want broken mods, endless loading screens, or a game that crashes the moment your Sim blinks. Trust me. So today, I’m sharing my top 4 favorite Mod & CC Managers that help keep my Sims life stress-free and ✨aesthetic✨. 1. 💻 CurseForge: The OG With Structure 🔗 Download CurseForge Mod Manager CurseForge is where a lot of the safe, approved, and well-known mods live. It’s now EA-partnered, which makes it a trusted source.…
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Lovecraft Country: The Show That Gave Us Everything and Deserved More
There are some shows you watch…And then there are shows that stay with you. Lovecraft Country was one of those shows for me. A wild, beautiful, terrifying, brilliant one-season wonder on HBO Max, and honestly, it should’ve gotten so much more love than it did. Let’s talk about it. What Was Lovecraft Country? If you missed it (first of all: fix that), Lovecraft Country was a genre-blending masterpiece that aired in 2020. It was based on the novel by Matt Ruff, which was inspired by the world of H.P. Lovecraft, except told through the lens of Black people reclaiming horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. But this wasn’t your average sci-fi drama.Nope.…