Archive - Dara’s Diary

A Red Mercedes I Never Drove — And That’s Okay

A woman feels like she’s falling behind, like she is too late with everything she once envisioned for herself.

Aug 17 •

March 2025

8 Gentle Reminders When You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind

A little perspective shift for days of self-doubt

Mar 12 •

Turning the Page: Moving Out And Moving On

Packing up memories, unpacking a new chapter of life

Mar 9 •

February 2025

Canary Notes: 5 Key Takeaways From a Week of Slowing Down in Fuerteventura

Lessons on family, rest, and the kind of clarity that only comes when we pause

Feb 24 •

The Grass Is Greener: Why We Think Others Have It All

What if you already have everything you once wished for?

Feb 16 •

How I Broke the Cycle and Chose Myself Over Love

Relationship anxiety is real, and you need to trust your gut to recognize it.

Feb 9 •

The Breakup Truth No One Tells You: The Illusion of "What Could Have Been"

Losing someone is hard. Losing the dream of them is even harder

Feb 2 •

January 2025

Self-Compassion: Why Showing Up For Yourself Is So Important

Lessons on showing up for yourself when it matters most

Jan 28 •

Hello, My Dear Diary

From private pages to public words: my journey of storytelling and self-discovery

Jan 19 •

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