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When the Scale Says You’re Not Who You Used to Be

April 26, 2016July 30, 2025 / Laura Joy Palma / Leave a comment

At thirty-three, I don't look like the woman in my mind's eye. Here's what my students' prom, a heartbreak playlist, and my azalea bushes taught me about moving on from time itself.

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Fearfully, Wonderfully, and Bipolar-ly Made: From Shame to Sanctuary

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A memoir at the intersection of bipolar disorder and Christian faith. Endorsed by Dr. Sam Storms.

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