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Meredith Claire

@merofthemeadow.bsky.social

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The personal musings of a Canadian therapist on mental health, faith, social justice, & avoiding the plague.

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · Dec 10

I said "ENOUGH!!!"

As a pastor's kid and the youngest in my family, I learned to keep quiet and do what was expected of me. I internalised that my voice didn't matter.

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A smiling woman holding up her left hand, with no rings on her fingers

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 3h

I don't often think people overuse the term "trauma", but...

My son is one of 80 football players from over 550 selected to try out for a team playing out of province for a weekend.

His dad is refusing because it would be a "trauma related experience" for the family...

Inconvenient? ✅
Trauma? ❎

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 13h

This ad placement is a perfect message for teachers and our province, given what our government is resorting to.

From the Calgary Herald, an article on the Alberta government discussing ordering teachers back to work reads:

"The wheels are in motion.

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The clock ticks, the calendar turns and Premier Danielle Smith’s inner circle chinwags behind closed doors Tuesday over ordering teachers back to work.

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The Smith government says such a move is a last resort but they are running out of resorts.

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Joseph Schow is Smith’s legislature quarterback.

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Alberta politicians get back to business in the legislature this coming Monday, Oct. 27."

In the middle of the article is an advertisement from the government of Alberta, which says, "Don't settle for the Rate of Last Resort."

The article is at https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/bell-danielle-smith-team-set-up-teacher-back-work-order

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 16h

Oh I love that you have them to connect over! They're so rich and thought-provoking!

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 18h

Maybe it's time to graduate to a toddler bed...

A toddler straddles the top railings of a crib

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 20h

Normally I would have squandered the hour at the grocery store or by running errands, so it was refreshing to relax in the quiet with a good book.

Third spaces for the win!

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 20h

In between scurrying to kids' activities, I had nearly an hour to wait for them in the city.

Thankfully the new library is open late, & I found the next book in the Inspector Gamache series.

After listening to the first 15 of Penny's novels this year, I finally got to sit & read the paperback!

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A novel is propped open on a knee. Behind us a bright new library with chairs and book stacks. The novel is "All the Devils are Here" by Louise Penny

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 1d

My brain as I leave the office and start a second shift chauffeuring my kids to their various activities, trying to compute the timing, directions, fuel, food, and sports gear needed to get everyone where they need to be when they need to be there with the things they need, and then all home again

a man with a beard is surrounded by mathematical equations on his face .

Alt: A man with a beard and a quizzical expression on his face is surrounded by mathematical equations

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 1d

So special! This was also my first year hearing a bit about Diwali, through my kids' daycare. It seems like such a beautiful holiday. I love that you were able to experience it with your roomies!

Display in the foyer of a daycare, with colourful sand art and candles. A scarecrow is perched on top of a lost and found bin in the corner.

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 1d

a group of young women are standing next to each other and clapping their hands .

Alt: a group of young women are standing next to each other, clapping their hands and smiling broadly in excitement

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 1d

I think I saw it would be @sarahecozart.bsky.social's birthday today! Thanks for the reminder!

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

They really need to standardize some of these things!

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

One day I will likely find a large hidden stash of all our missing tiny clear plastic sippy cup valves, but today is not that day.

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

Those sound both fun and worthwhile! It can be so hard actually prioritising rest and play as adults, or even just figuring out what is actually restorative and enjoyable!

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

Good call. I came across a misshapen heavy pan for $4 on the reject shelf at Canadian Tire, and it was a game changer for cooking eggs! Wishing you similar luck!

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

Yes! In Ontario we needed a dehumidifier, but out here it's a whole other story. My problem is that while I have some second-hand humidifiers, I don't consistently remember to refresh the water and actually turn them on! I wish we were close enough I could give you one, @violinautie.bsky.social!

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

Great ideas! I loved seeing how cute and inviting your nursery is!

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

How have I never seen this? It's time for some more Audrey Hepburn in my life again!

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

For me, it's a toss up between

a) a kit for installing a sink front tray, which is one of the last little projects to complete my decade-long kitchen reno, or

b) some battery-operated lights for the dark recesses of my storage room.

What about you?

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

The common question is, "What would you do with $1,000,000?", but I want to know:

If you were given $20 - $40 to buy a random item to improve your daily life, what would you buy?

Something that's not necessary, but would be helpful.

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

Oh I love that crew!

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

I attached my last protest sign to a paint roller handle and it was so comfortable to hold!

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 2d

My face when I realised there was nothing I had to do right away, and I could just play a video game with my kids

Selfie of Meredith smiling at the camera with hair down, glasses on, and a deep green shirt

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 3d

It took me a bit to figure it out in my groggy state! I had to look back at an earlier voicemail from her to realise who it even was.

Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 3d

My lawyer pocket-dialled me four times in the middle of the night.

Let's just hope she doesn't bill me for the calls! 😄

Four incoming calls from a private number, between 3:45am and 3:48am. The last call I answered.

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Meredith Claire @merofthemeadow.bsky.social · 3d

Is he related to Elf? 😄 No wonder he has energy to go out clubbing!

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