Growing in Authenticity

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“Sometimes I look back on my younger self and question a lot. I see her youth and naivety. I question the choices she made. Sometimes I look at her and wish I was as confident and bold as she was at times. Today, I was reminded that I am everything she was and more.“

— Katie Derreth, ‘Reminders From a Previous Decade’

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Latest Posts

  • The Simple Lesson of Waiting in Line

    The concept of waiting is fascinating to me. The feeling of anticipation. Of not knowing, but only hoping. Of living in the now, while looking to the future. Waiting in life is a little like waiting in line. Always looking… Continue reading

    The Simple Lesson of Waiting in Line

  • Advice to Those of Us Who Are *Still* Single

    How is it that the older I get, the more confused and yet certain I tend to feel? Let me explain. I am 29 years old. Meaning that I am one year away from turning 30 (insert shocked gasps here).… Continue reading

    Advice to Those of Us Who Are *Still* Single

  • A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self

    Dear 20-year-old Katie, It’d make more sense if I were writing this letter to you as I was turning 30. However, like we both probably know, I’m already reflecting and thinking about my time in my 20s even though I… Continue reading

    A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self

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