Oh MAN does this hit for me. I still have not learned how to let go of the expectation that my husband *should* read my mind, unrealistic as it is. Also the thing about hours long conversations beginning at 11 PM....yepppp. (Why do we do this to ourselves? Is it because people told us to never go to bed angry? New rule: ALWAYS go to bed angry. 7-8 hours of sleep is bound to make everything feel less horrible.) Thanks for writing this, Ashlee. I'm here for your mood ring idea.
This essay is a delightful read. There is a Relient K song my husband used to play when we were dating called “Mood Rings.” This essay takes me back. 😂
Thank you for sharing Ashlee! So relatable and I can hear your voice and humor from the podcast as I read. Mood rings really do need to become a thing haha!
“Insert two-minute emotional summary over broken expectations and severe regret over having any expectations to begin with.” This is so on point. Thanks for a great read!
Sign me up for that mood ring! I’m terrible at sharing my emotions. I too keep it in until pulled out for big stuff that’s bothering me. However I also let go of a lot of things quickly because I don’t want to deal. Good or bad? 🙃 #noidea
This one made me giggle! Love the realness and also the kick*ss idea for real mood rings :)
I was wondering when submissions for essays were opening up? I’m a long time follower of the podcast and I’d love to have my work considered; you all have always been an inspiration
Aw, Alexa! Thanks for the kind words and for being a long time follower. We are so glad you're here.
We haven't announced our next submission window yet. There are a few ways to be sure you're the first to know when we do!
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Thank you! I did peek into Exhale recently. I think this link might’ve had info a bit different than the one I was looking at, which is helpful! It looks like there is a waitlist, so I added my email to it and look forward to when a spot opens 🙏🏼
Oooh I would love one of those mood rings too! This was so relatable. I have been with my husband for 17 years (married for 10), and I still struggle a ton with communicating to him.
Oh MAN does this hit for me. I still have not learned how to let go of the expectation that my husband *should* read my mind, unrealistic as it is. Also the thing about hours long conversations beginning at 11 PM....yepppp. (Why do we do this to ourselves? Is it because people told us to never go to bed angry? New rule: ALWAYS go to bed angry. 7-8 hours of sleep is bound to make everything feel less horrible.) Thanks for writing this, Ashlee. I'm here for your mood ring idea.
New rule: always go to bed angry 🤣🤣🤣 But really, something to be said for new mercies in the morning!!
Yes! We all need the real working mood ring 😉
This essay is a delightful read. There is a Relient K song my husband used to play when we were dating called “Mood Rings.” This essay takes me back. 😂
So good! Thanks for reading!
How have I never heard that?? Gotta go look it up!
Thank you for sharing Ashlee! So relatable and I can hear your voice and humor from the podcast as I read. Mood rings really do need to become a thing haha!
Thanks for reading, Meagan!
“Insert two-minute emotional summary over broken expectations and severe regret over having any expectations to begin with.” This is so on point. Thanks for a great read!
Thanks for reading!
That Christmas conversation hits a little close to home. I had the same thoughts/feelings this year... and it boiled over a few days after Christmas.
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Definitely not alone there, Stacy. Thanks for reading!
I could do relate to this one!!
Thank you for reading, Karina!
Love this! I laughed and related to all of it. And yes, what an awesome idea for an invention!
Someone has got to invent this thing 😉 Thanks for reading!
Sign me up for that mood ring! I’m terrible at sharing my emotions. I too keep it in until pulled out for big stuff that’s bothering me. However I also let go of a lot of things quickly because I don’t want to deal. Good or bad? 🙃 #noidea
Pros and cons ... ;)
So I listened to this post on the app and I love that I can listen to your words!! 🙌🏼🎧
This was so honest and relatable and I felt myself laughing and nodding through it! Thank you for sharing! 💓
Such a fun and useful feature! Another reason we love this platform❤️
I keep forgetting substack has that feature! Thanks for reading/listening 😉
This one made me giggle! Love the realness and also the kick*ss idea for real mood rings :)
I was wondering when submissions for essays were opening up? I’m a long time follower of the podcast and I’d love to have my work considered; you all have always been an inspiration
Aw, Alexa! Thanks for the kind words and for being a long time follower. We are so glad you're here.
We haven't announced our next submission window yet. There are a few ways to be sure you're the first to know when we do!
Subscribe to our email list and visit our submissions page on our website www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/submissions. Also, have you heard for our Exhale community? The women in Exhale have more opportunities to submit work to be featured on our website and social media channels. Check it out! www.exhalecreativity.com/
Thank you! I did peek into Exhale recently. I think this link might’ve had info a bit different than the one I was looking at, which is helpful! It looks like there is a waitlist, so I added my email to it and look forward to when a spot opens 🙏🏼
Hooray! Yes, we open enrollment a few times a year. We are so glad you got on the waitlist so you'll be the first to know when it opens up.
Oooh I would love one of those mood rings too! This was so relatable. I have been with my husband for 17 years (married for 10), and I still struggle a ton with communicating to him.
It's a constant (communication) muscle we have to work, right? Congrats on a decade of marriage. Thanks for reading.