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Mini-Slice: A Betrayal

April 5, 2023April 27, 2023 / Alissa Burnett / Leave a comment

Inspired by my 20-minute writing exercise today around the theme: “Detail a situation where you felt betrayed.” Betrayal: the sense of being harmed by the intentional actions or omissions of a trusted person. Luckily betrayal isn’t an emotion I’ve felt often.  In fact, to start this writing exercise, I even resorted to looking it up … Continue reading Mini-Slice: A Betrayal

20 Minutes: Letter To a Younger Self

March 30, 2023April 1, 2023 / Alissa Burnett / Leave a comment

You are enough.  Always.  I know you want to make your mom, your teachers, your dance instructor, your friends, proud with your accomplishments, but they will love you regardless (or even in spite of) what you achieve.  And if they don’t, then that says something too… Because the thing with real love is that it … Continue reading 20 Minutes: Letter To a Younger Self

20 Minutes: A Proud Moment

March 29, 2023April 1, 2023 / Alissa Burnett / 2 Comments

Pride is a funny thing.  As girls, we’re almost programmed to suppress pride.  To downplay our accomplishments: be humble and grateful.  When I reflect on moments of pride I first think of key life accomplishments: being the first student selected in my competitive ballet school to make the leap into dancing en pointe; or being … Continue reading 20 Minutes: A Proud Moment

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