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Unashamed
I know who I am, and I am unashamed. Recently, I had an experience I had not had since high school. Those of you here who know me know...
Stephanie Tobola
3 days ago7 min read
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Wildflower
I didn't know how much I missed you until I watched you bloom vibrant and new. Dear Wildflower, I didn't know how much I missed you until...
Stephanie Tobola
May 11 min read
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Center Stage
Knowing your worth empowers you to keep pushing because your life has a greater meaning. Own it and pull yourself to center stage. Why...
Stephanie Tobola
Apr 293 min read
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Cheap Seats
I once read a quote by Andre Gide that said, "everything has been said before, but since nobody listens, we have to keep going back and...
Stephanie Tobola
Mar 203 min read
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Changing
Things unspoken will forever remain broken Silence my revelation because you are grasping at self-preservation Memories long ago painted...
Stephanie Tobola
Mar 131 min read
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"The List", Explained
I encourage you to ask yourself, is my momentary discomfort of reporting my suspicions worth potentially saving a life? "The thought...
Stephanie Tobola
Mar 113 min read
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The List
As the darkness consumes your silence remains Don't you see me? Sitting third row from the front A terrifying night has me drifting in...
Stephanie Tobola
Mar 61 min read
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Vulnerable
I would much rather you give me battle to fight. Give me a battle to fight I will dawn my armor and be your knight Give me a war to wage...
Stephanie Tobola
Mar 41 min read
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Inevitability of Change
I listened and cringed as I remembered the feeling of being 18 and believing that no one else had ever experienced the things I was...
Stephanie Tobola
Feb 182 min read
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Not Mine to Save
Sometimes, for me, the love I have for people can make me want to launch into action and fight their battles. Sometimes, for me, the...
Stephanie Tobola
Feb 133 min read
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Sticks and Stones
The problem is words have so much power. You ever have one of those conversations where you find yourself saying something along the...
Stephanie Tobola
Feb 113 min read
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BUSY
What is important to me? I am little ashamed of how frequent and easily you name rolls off my lips. Like, when I am trying to get off a...
Stephanie Tobola
Jan 231 min read
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I Don't Care
I hear the sadness in your words. Truly, you sound sincere. There was a time, not so long ago, when my heart would break with your tears....
Stephanie Tobola
Jan 162 min read
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Green Juice
Ugh, green juice. So many things come down to choices. Every day, we all make choices. We decide what to wear, are we going to work,...
Stephanie Tobola
Jan 143 min read
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Liar, Liar. Pants On Fire.
... lies this modern world screams day after day You can have it all. There is nothing you can't do. All you have to do is push a little...
Stephanie Tobola
Jan 72 min read
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Don't Speak
Inside, there is a part of me that is paralyzed and yelling "can't you see how different I am?. . . I want to take you back to September...
Stephanie Tobola
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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So much to be thankful for
This Military life has brought us so many wonderful things. Our family has been able to travel and see so many beautiful places and meet...
Stephanie Tobola
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Amazing Grace
So many people are broken before they ever get a chance to understand what grace means. The world can weigh heavy and push anyone to walk...
Stephanie Tobola
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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I Don't Need You
I don't need you. You have planted your feet on that truth. I can see the resignation in your eyes. You didn't come for a fight. No, you...
Stephanie Tobola
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Slay Your Own Dragons
There was a giggled conversation between cousins as paper dolls were dressed and arranged. The question of who your favorite princess is...
Stephanie Tobola
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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