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  • A quiet, hopeful moment indoors as things are starting to look up after a long period of uncertainty.
    Life Transitions

    Things Are Starting to Look Up

    January 8, 2026 /

    Apart from the controlling aspect of yesterday with how to dress, what to wear, and how to present ourselves, the day actually turned out to be a good one. After everything we have been through, it feels strange to say this, but things are starting to look up. We met with the landlord for the place we applied to and finally got to see it in person. The pictures truly did not do it justice. It is a three bedroom, two full bathroom apartment with a big living room, a decent sized dining room, and a small but functional kitchen. The kitchen actually has cabinet space, which is something our…

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Illustrated caricature of a woman with two children, smiling together in a cozy home setting with creative and family-themed elements in the background.

I’m Mandi, a mom and writer sharing honest stories about life, mental health, motherhood, and healing. MandiTalks is my space to talk about the hard stuff, the hopeful stuff, and everything in between.


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