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I am Not the Cheese

posted in Thoughts on July 27, 2026 by Star LaBranche

Did you have to read this book in high school? I am the Cheese? The main character believes they are the cheese. Because the cheese stands alone. For some reason, my adolescent mind thought that was sheer brilliance and now I have nothing but fond memories of that book.

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I’m Not Bipolar (Not Clickbait)

posted in Musings on July 23, 2026 by Star LaBranche 0 Comments

When I think about it, I never thought the year I turned 40 would be the year I became who I actually am without physical illness and without diagnoses of mental illness that no longer fit. This leaves me only one question now: What am I going to do for 41?

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So Excited < Don’t Care

posted in Healing on July 19, 2026 by Star LaBranche 0 Comments

I feel as though I was thinking about the test results conceptually. Now I am right back in survival mode. What do I care if someone labels me one thing or another?

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What if I Didn’t Have Social Anxiety After All?

posted in Learning on April 30, 2026 by Star LaBranche 0 Comments

I would picture situations with people approaching me and insulting something I’m wearing or doing. I would put something in my cart and imagine how I would respond if someone came up to criticize me for the item.

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