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Reminding Myself To Do The Hard Things
My reminder that doing the hard things is worth it.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
2 min read


Picture a Spot: Capturing the Essence of Summer Camp
When I think about going to summer camp and what it meant to so many of us, this is what I mean.
Hadley Schafer
2 min read


The First Year of Marriage: Challenges, Growth, and Gratitude
Did anyone tell you the first year of marriage was hard? Or just marriage in general? Cause we will.
Hadley Schafer
3 min read


Reflecting on 51 Years of Marriage: Anniversaries, Lessons Learned and Memories Made
Doing hard things w/ people who lift you up is the secret to living a full life. Anniversaries may not last forever, but the commitment can.
Hadley Schafer
2 min read


From Experimental Surgery to Unintended Consequences: My Journey from Hearing to Listening
Explore a profound journey from hearing challenges to unexpected outcomes. Discover insights on hearing and the importance of second opinion
Hadley Schafer
4 min read


My Dance with Grief: Embracing Grief as a Dance Partner
Sometimes the shoes are for dancing alone or dancing with memories. It has been 12 years, 8 years, 4 years, 3 years... Or was it last...
Hadley Schafer
1 min read


Finding Your Stride: How to Run Towards Comfort in Your Life
How my start to running fuels every new challenge.
Hadley Schafer
5 min read


Not Only for Fans
Finding that it isn't only fans that I needed, I needed to be my own fan too.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
2 min read


Everything Changed
When everything changes on the outside, you’re bound to change on the inside too.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
2 min read


Direct the Room
Why is being direct seen as an emotional trait for some and a professional trait for others?
Hadley McClellan Schafer
2 min read


We Are Marshall
Conversation starter might include mentioning someone who has passed away, let us introduce you to them.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
3 min read


Searching for Signs
Looking for signs but only finding them when you stop looking.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
3 min read


Let's Catch Up
I have experienced stress, like all the stress, this year. In the past 12 months I have experienced more stress than I had any idea was...
Hadley McClellan Schafer
2 min read




Minor Cut, Major Breakthrough
Minor cuts can inspire major breakthroughs in life, to se the scars more clearly and use them as inspiration or barriers.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
2 min read




Is Grief Still Hard?
Explaining how grief does not follow societies expectations.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
2 min read


Belay On?
How tight are the ropes that bind the expectations we have for each other and can we hold on to them forever?
Hadley McClellan Schafer
2 min read


43ish- Getting Older and Having Fun doing it
Finding the joys in getting older and the surprises too.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
3 min read


Senior Status Over Here
I may fall asleep earlier than most, but I can still be persistent in my relationships.
Hadley McClellan Schafer
3 min read
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