Julie Doneyš¾ A slower walk, a deeper breath, and a dog who knows your soul. In this beautifully reflective post, Julie shares how a morning walk with her pup Bella Rose turned into a wake-up callāand a heartfelt reminder to slow down. Amid lifeās chaos, grief, and nonstop schedules, Bella didnāt just ask for more time outdoorsā¦ she demanded presence, peace, and pause.
Julie Doneyš¶ When joy feels out of reach, sometimes it takes a slobbery kiss and a 100-lb. dog to bring it back. In this uplifting and personal blog, Julie shares how her beloved pup Bella Rose pulled her out of a grief spiral and reminded her what joy feels likeāeven in the face of loss. As life throws waves of sorrow her way, Julie turns the emotional tide with ten heart-centered strategies, inspired by Bellaās resilience and love.
Julie Doneyš Friendship isnāt all sunsets and secrets - itās communication, boundaries, and sometimes, letting go. In this insightful and heartfelt post, Julie explores the highs and heartbreaks of friendship, from teenage bonds to midlife revelations. She challenges the idealized āforever friendā trope and shines a light on the shadow side of relationships, including the often-overlooked codependency that can drain even the kindest connection.
Julie Doneyš Grief doesnāt follow a scriptāand neither should we. In this raw, witty, and refreshingly honest piece, Julie takes on grief shaming with sharp humor and heartfelt insight. When her mother-in-law chooses to forgo cancer treatment, Julie finds herself navigating the chaos of medical advocacy, emotional compartmentalization, and well-meaning but misguided comments.