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Choosing Health Over Grief

Posted on By Brooke Abbott Abron

I have always been a sensitive person. Empathetic. Emotional. As a young person, a bit over dramatic. Emotions rule the gut. So, naturally having an autoimmune disease centered in the gut, has not been fun. When I was younger, my uncle, my great grandmother and my great aunt all died…

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Day 4

Posted on By Brooke Abbott Abron

Day 4 rolled around, and I found Hippo to be just as excited about Wednesday’s events as he was about the first two days. But Wednesday was something special. On this day we got to the venue quite early. So we decided to hang out in the UBER lounge for…

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Day 3

Posted on By Brooke Abbott Abron

Yesterday was an interesting day. It would seem the pace and jet lag caught up with the two of us. My back and legs began to ache painfully starting early on in the am. Hippo was a lot more lethargic and slower than the day before. To be honest, I…

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Day 2

Posted on By Brooke Abbott Abron

Day 2 in Philadelphia was the actual convention. For the first day we pretty much rested at our hotel. Which was great because they have a great restaurant and outdoor patio area. Plus, apparently this place is filled to the brim with Pokemon. So, if you’re traveling with the kids…

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Mr. Hippo Goes To The DNC

Posted on By Brooke Abbott Abron

Yes, you read that right! The Hippo will be taking on the Democratic National Convention for the Ultimate Civics Lesson! All of next week, Hippo will be photographing and coming to  you live from the floor of the DNC. But for why, am I taking a 6 year old to…

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We Gon’ Be Alright

Posted on By Brooke Abbott Abron

Do you hear me, do you feel me? We gon’ be alright. My Love, we gon’ be alright! My cousin’s house caught on fire. My back has caused me so much pain that I was nauseous. My son’s best friend is moving away. Life is happening right now and it’s…

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