Comments on: Why I’m Embracing Messiness

By: Anonymous User

Anonymous User — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:36:55 +0000

This was so healing to read! I’m an artistic soul and am a debut writer and often get buried under weekly clutter that adds up. My husband and I try to keep our place as organized as possible, but I eventually had to start telling myself that the only Pinterest-worthy homes are show homes and that it’s ok if our place looks lived in (because it is). We continue to do our best, but now I feel a lot less guilty and more like I pick up for myself rather than for others; allowing me to rest when I need to rest and act when I have the energy to act.

By: Sam Miller

Sam Miller — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:59:17 +0000

Loved this, Stephanie! I agree with Hesha’s comments below. I’m more like Mallory and my best friend seems similar to you. We complement each other! :). Yin and yang. Brought tear to my eyes as well to think of your lasting friendship as well as your shared experience at Camp Mystic. You’re a gifted writer and to heck with the messiness. Carry on!

By: Danni

Danni — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:42:58 +0000

What a great read!!! I’m the Mallory in this post and my husband is very much like Stephanie. And when I am stressed (especially now with the state of the world), I tend to the “detritus” of life (tidying/cleaning/chores) as a coping mechanism and a way to control what I can. I’m grateful to posts like this and to my husband to remind me that I can let the chores fall aside “because I am prioritizing other things.” It’s something I want to work on because I tend to procrastinate “life” in the process and I don’t want to let this messy, precious life pass me by.

By: Hesha Patel

Hesha Patel — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:58:38 +0000

Dear Stephanie – this was such a vulnerable post that brought tears to my eyes multiple times while reading. I’m more like your best friend/sister Mallory. This gave me a lens into the lived experience of those who starkly contrast how I live. Thank you for this gift of opening up your world to allow a shift in my world view.

By: Anonymous User

Anonymous User — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:45:20 +0000

My house always seems to be messy. And when guests were to come over, well I would run around ‘cleaning’, exhausting myself. And now … nope won’t do it. Have decided that the bathroom and kitchen always have to be clean. But when guest are coming, sheets on the bed are fresh, the room is comfortable, and most importantly that there is plenty of food. So far, seems OK!

By: Candie Garver

Candie Garver — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:02:11 +0000

The ties that bind us; the ways we make each feel!! Brought me to tears! Ugly tears at that!! Perfect read! 10000/10 recommend

By: Anonymous User

Anonymous User — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:02:51 +0000

honestly such a welcome reminder this week – and such a well-written piece on the doubt we all have about our process! thank you 🙂