A New Year, With Us
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Say Goodbye to Someone I Love
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| Photo by With Elli |
Wednesday, 1 October 2025 we lost our family dog, my brother's dog, Hades.
He was a true member of our family. He was like …
Why Is It So Hard to Treat Ourselves Kindly?
Some days, even when we try our best, it feels oddly difficult to say:
"I'm proud of myself. I deserve rest. I deserve a treat."
If you've …
For the days that feel heavy
Elli's Gentle Day Plan
For the days that feel heavy
There are days when everything feels like too much. The dishes pile up, the light …
A Nice Story On Fear, Solitude & The Sea
Today, I feel like...
Good. It's summer, and the sun helps with the mood. The sky is soft and open above the Netherlands not too hot, not too …
Am I Ready to Be a Dog's Guardian?
In my family, we always had dogs. My mom and dad both loved them and my …
The Mirror Stage
"You're so talented!"
"You're beautiful, but you'd be even prettier if you lost …
When Home Is Far Away: Homesickness, Depression, and the Longing That Doesn't Go Away
I moved from Greece to the Netherlands in my 30s.
"But Odysseus… sat on the rock in torment, grieving in his heart,shedding tears…""But …
Things That Only Make Sense in the Netherlands
Things That Only Make Sense Here
1. Biking in a Suit During a Storm
Dutch people bike in any weather wind, rain, snow, even dressed …