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Don't Believe The Myth Of “Having It All Together"—A Great Life Is Put Together Over Time

I’m incredibly organized. I always make deadlines, never run out of ideas, and push myself to be an active part of my family and community. No this isn’t a job resume, though it is what I look like on paper, but between these lines is heartache, frustration, and serious struggles.

By Jessica Marie Baumgartner3 min read
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Everyone seems to buy into this idea that some people just “have it all together.” I was arguing with my husband about this recently. He’s disorganized, has a bad memory, and spent so much of his life working as an artist that he seems to think that some people, unlike him, just don’t need any help being organized and taking on responsibilities.