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Oh I loved this! What beautiful ties between your childhood and adulthood. And something to think about for phone usage.

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Thanks so much! 💛💛

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Love this braid you wove 💕 still convicting me every time I read your words! Thank you for putting in the effort to wrestle with these words and share them with us.

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Naww thanks so much lovely! Thank you for helping to make it more coherent! 💛

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Yes I resonate with this so much. I'm also trying to get off my phone more and I love the way you're doing it. I have so many app timers (which does help) but sometimes it's still about having self-control to just be with my family and enjoy it rather than being on my phone. Also I still have a rocky relationship with broccoli so maybe I have to try it your way!

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Hahaha yes I also have app timers!! But I also always tap 15 minutes more 😬 putting it in a box we have on our hallway table helps so I can’t see it at all. It’s dumb how hard it is.

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Yes I hear you! It's honestly like, why don't I have more self-control? but then also we are working against something that is meant to drag us in and keep us there. I use the lock me out app and the only way I can extend is if I pay! And to change the timers you have to do it in advance, it won't let you change it too soon before the time slot comes. Highly recommend that all actually!

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I have much to ponder! Never even heard of that app!!!

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It's not pretty but it works!

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Oh man. This really challenges and convicts me. Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks Olivia! I’m glad it’s not just me who struggles with this 😬💛💛

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This got me in the guts. They can’t see if I’m working or doing other things, isn’t that the truth!

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I knowwwww. It sucks! 😫

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Beautiful and convicting.

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Thank you so much Ashlee! 💛

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Love this beautiful braided essay and all the hard work you put into it Bec! Now I need to try your broccoli recipe.

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Hahah thanks! And thanks for all your help! 💛

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