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That's Not What You Said boundaries emotional honesty relationships the real process Jun 09, 2026

June 2026 | Living REAL with Heidi Coleman

I have said things I meant as love that didn't land as love. I've also been on the receiving end — words offered kindly that felt, to me, like a verdict. I know both sides of that gap. I've lived in both places. And I'm still learning, probably every week,...

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Red Envelopes and the Ways We Show Up for Each Other fire horse love lunar new year marriage red envelope relationships Feb 17, 2026

February 2026 | Living REAL with Heidi Coleman

Today is Chinese New Year.

Last night we did what we often do — we met family at our favorite local Chinese restaurant. It’s become a rhythm for us. We gather there several times a year. Big round table. Shared plates. Passing dishes back and forth.

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