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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

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.

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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

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. 😂

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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

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!

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Feb 16, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

“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!

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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

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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Mar 4, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

I could do relate to this one!!

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

Love this! I laughed and related to all of it. And yes, what an awesome idea for an invention!

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Feb 16, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

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

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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + Crumbs

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! 💓

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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

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Feb 18, 2023Liked by Coffee + Crumbs

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.

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