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  • Kaiser Permanente strike

    Kaiser Permanente strike

    Sometimes, I sit back and think — is this really what healthcare has come to? I mean, we’re supposed to be in the business of healing, not hustling to survive in the very system that preaches compassion. Hi, I’m Tina — and if you’ve been anywhere near a hospital hallway lately, you’ve probably heard the whispers Read more

  • My Experiment in Trust, Hope, and a Little Bit of Humility

    My Experiment in Trust, Hope, and a Little Bit of Humility

    Hey there, lovely humans! It’s Tina here—your friendly neighborhood girl trying to navigate this wild, unpredictable ride called life. Today, I want to share something that’s been on my mind lately—a little experiment I did, just to see who’s really got my back when the chips are down. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot more complicated Read more

  • Searching for My Mom’s Side — A Heartfelt Journey for Closure from the Lone Wolf

    Searching for My Mom’s Side — A Heartfelt Journey for Closure from the Lone Wolf

    Hello, fellow internet wanderers, family detectives, and kind-hearted strangers alike! My name is Tina, and today, I feel compelled to share a story that has been lodged in my heart for what seems like an eternity. If you’ve stumbled upon this post hoping for a laugh, fear not—I’ll do my best to weave some humor Read more

  • A Long, Winding, Sometimes Funny, Sometimes Heartbreaking Journey Through Life and Beyond

    A Long, Winding, Sometimes Funny, Sometimes Heartbreaking Journey Through Life and Beyond

    Hey there, lovely reader. It’s Tina here — or at least, that’s what I call myself when I sit down to spill my guts on this virtual page. Today, I’ve got a question that’s been bouncing around my mind like a ping-pong ball at a tournament: Have you ever wondered when you’ll die? And not Read more

  • An Open Letter to Someone I Hurt — From My Heart, Tina

    An Open Letter to Someone I Hurt — From My Heart, Tina

    Hey everyone, Today, I want to share something deeply personal — an honest, vulnerable reflection on a painful chapter in my life. This isn’t easy for me to do, but I believe that sometimes, the hardest truths are what we need to face in order to grow, heal, and move forward. And so, I’m writing Read more

  • A Heartfelt Apology: From Me, Tina — With Love, Humility, and a Whole Lot of Humbling

    A Heartfelt Apology: From Me, Tina — With Love, Humility, and a Whole Lot of Humbling

    Hey everyone, So, here I am — sitting at my cluttered kitchen table, caffeine in hand, my heart pounding like I just ran a marathon (and honestly, I probably should have), and a thousand thoughts swirling in my head. I figured, what better way to clear my conscience than to sit down and write a Read more