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29 Oct 25

What Adventure Brings Out in Me: Autism, Anxiety, and Growth

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Adventure isn’t just about going places, it’s about discovering pieces of yourself you didn’t know were there. For me, it’s been a crash course in courage, discomfort, and learning to live with uncertainty.

28 Oct 25

Why I Adventure: Autism, Anxiety, and Finding Stillness in Motion

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People think I adventure for the adrenaline. Nah. I do it for clarity, for the space to breathe, for the why behind every anxious spiral. This post digs into the real reason I chase the unknown.

22 Oct 25

Starting Over with Nothing: My Journey Moving Across the Country

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With $2,000 and no safety net, I took a life-changing leap. Here’s how I faced culture shock, isolation, and found resilience in the unknown.

11 Jun 25

Solo Hiking as Therapy: How Nature Helps Me Heal and Find Peace

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Nature doesn’t judge, rush, or overwhelm, it just is. That’s why solo hiking has become my therapy, my escape, my way of processing the heavy stuff. Here’s how the trail helps me heal.

The First 30 Days of Moving to a New State Alone

28 Feb 25

The First 30 Days of Moving Alone: How to Survive and Thrive in a New State

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The first 30 days after moving to a new state alone are a wild ride, thrilling, chaotic, and emotional. Here’s what to expect and how to make the adjustment easier.

27 Feb 25

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Moving Alone: Highs, Lows, and Lessons Learned

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Moving alone comes with excitement, doubt, loneliness, and freedom, all rolled into one emotional ride. Here’s what I learned from taking the leap and why it was all worth it.

Dealing with Loneliness After Moving to a New State

18 Feb 25

Dealing with Loneliness After Moving Alone: How I Coped with Isolation and Homesickness

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Moving alone comes with excitement, but also loneliness. Here’s how I handled the isolation, homesickness, and built a new life that finally feels like home.

14 Feb 25

Why Moving to a New State Alone Was the Best Decision I Ever Made

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Moving to a new state alone was terrifying and absolutely worth it. From reinvention to newfound confidence, here’s why it was the best decision of my life.

04 Feb 25

What Moving Alone Taught Me About Independence and Growth

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Moving alone was more than just a change in location, it was a lesson in independence, growth, and self-discovery. Here’s what I learned about trusting myself and embracing the unknown.

How I Took Control of My Weight and Found Confidence Along the Way

24 Jan 25

My Weight Loss Journey: How I Found Confidence and Self-Love

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For years, I battled self-doubt, avoided mirrors, and pretended I was okay with my weight. But one day, I made a choice, to change not just my body, but my mindset. This is my raw, real journey to self-love and confidence.

18 Jul 24

A Cross-Country Leap: Moving to Salt Lake City Alone and Starting Fresh

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Feeling stuck and burned out in Minneapolis, I decided to make a life-changing move to Salt Lake City. Here’s my story of stress, resilience, and taking a leap into the unknown.

A Guide to Hiking Quail State Park Overlook near St. George, Utah

01 May 24

Why I Hike: Transformation, Healing, and Purpose on the Trail

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Introduction: Why do I constantly find myself in questionable situations? What motivates me to take that extra step? Why do I repeatedly push my body to its limits just for a glimpse of something extraordinary? Why would I subject myself to both physical and mental misery time and time again?…

Overcoming Alcoholism and Embracing Change on a Transformative Journey to Recovery

16 Apr 24

The Trip That Saved My Life: From Addiction to Healing on the Open Road

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Trapped in alcoholism and depression, I reached a breaking point in 2015. With just $2,000, I sold half my belongings and set out on a road trip to the East Coast. That leap of faith became the trip that saved my life, teaching me resilience, self-reliance, and the courage to…

16 Apr 24

Adventuring While Black: My Story of Travel, Trails, and Finding Community

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Adventure isn’t just about the trails I hike or the miles I drive. It’s about the glances, the unspoken tension, the kindness I extend, and the community I find along the way. This is what it’s like to navigate the world as a light-skinned Black man chasing sunrises, stories, and…