The Mess + The Magic

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The Mess + The Magic dwells in the tender contradictions of being human — the light, the dark, and the many wondrous shades between. Join me at the intersection of ache and awe to explore addiction, recovery, paralysis, parenthood, grief, joy + love.

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About Jennifer Bridgman

wife. three-boy mama. writer. sober gal.

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