The Art of Becoming

Everyone Knows You Can Handle It. That’s the Problem.

Everyone Knows You Can Handle It. That’s the Problem.

Everyone Knows You Can Handle It. That’s the Problem.Rachel Merrill
Published on: 12/09/2026

When everyone knows you can handle it, you can become the default person for everything. Explore the hidden cost of capability — and how to stop adopting every problem you notice.

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Who is waiting for you in the parking lot

Who is waiting for you in the parking lot

Who is waiting for you in the parking lotRachel Merrill
Published on: 05/09/2026

You don’t need more willpower - you need accountability that works with the way you actually live. Learn how the right support can make follow-through easier without handing someone else responsibility for your choices.

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The Illusion of Curated Vulnerability

The Illusion of Curated Vulnerability

The Illusion of Curated VulnerabilityRachel Merrill
Published on: 23/08/2026

Some of us want to be known without letting anyone see too much. This is an honest look at the truths we carefully edit, why we do it, and what it takes to let ourselves be seen before the story sounds good.

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You Made the Big Decision. Why Don’t You Feel Better Yet?

You Made the Big Decision. Why Don’t You Feel Better Yet?

You Made the Big Decision. Why Don’t You Feel Better Yet?Rachel Merrill
Published on: 15/08/2026

Why can the right decision still leave you feeling unsettled? Explore the messy aftermath of major change and how patience, stability, and support help a new life feel like yours.

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