Cautiously Optimistic
Joelle GarfinkelRealistic positivity delivered weekly (and sometimes more!)
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Caught Up in You Chapter 35
The air surrounding them crackled with tension as Ethan closed the door behind him. At first, no one spoke. There was a decade of resentment, hurt, and repression to fill the space. Plus, the rawness of the night they had just had left them...
Dispatch from Bed
A breakup and bronchitis is a lot for one week
add in medication adjustments
on-call hours
summer break
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Am I behind?
Am I forgotten?
Do I have a purp...
Summer Book Club
Summer is here (practically), so that means it’s time for the fifth and VERY SPECIAL SUMMER installment of our new for 2026 feature: a non-committal book club1
We’ve even got a sexy summer edition of the logo 😎
Because I am a Virgo, here...
Caught Up in You Chapter 34
Cassie was grateful for the interruption and eagerly made her way to the elevator doors. She felt bad for Ethan because she was sure he had meant well, but Rachel also hit the nail on the head with Ethan. His purported selflessness sometime...
This Month in Cautiously Optimistic
I think I figured out one of the great mysteries to finding happiness in this world: setting clear expectations1.
While your “blown” mind settles, here’s what to expect this month on…
Caught Up in You: The Final Chapters
There’s onl...
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