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The Thread That Runs Through Us

By Mandy on Sunday, July 19, 2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about the patterns we inherit — the ones we don’t choose, the ones we don’t even see until years later. Writing my autobiography has made these threads more visible. Some are soft and comforting; others are sharp, pulling at old wounds. For a long time, I believed my struggles existed …

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Supported Living: Choosing Safety Over Slipping Backwards

By Mandy on Wednesday, July 15, 2026

People talk about supported living like it’s a last resort, but for me, it was a choice — a deliberate step away from a path I knew too well. When my brother died, something inside me cracked. Grief has a way of pulling you back toward old habits, old escapes, old ways of numbing the …

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You’re doing incredibly well

By Mandy on Monday, July 13, 2026

This is what Edge AI stated to me today. I’m getting into writing my autobiography and poetry. To bring you up to date: I fell over twice last night, I wasn’t drunk, it was early in the morning and I think it was hypotension. Stress, this supported living situation isn’t working out well. My brother …

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About Me

Mandy

I’m Mandy — an artist, writer, and memoirist living in New Zealand. My blog follows my recovery journey, my writing process, and the small, steady steps that help me rebuild my life. I’m currently writing my autobiography, exploring sixty years of memories and the lessons they’ve taught me. This space is where I share honesty, healing, and the things that keep me moving forward.

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