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The Humble Pie Blog


Step 12 Day 1: When I’m Not Performing, Who Am I? Live your truth
Step 12 isn’t about performance. It’s about stripping away validation-seeking and living so truthfully that your life becomes the message.
Jane Alice Davidson
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Step 11 Day 1: You’re Not Lazy. You’re Tired. And You’re Allowed to Be.
You’re not lazy...you’re tired. Step 11 reminds us that real self-love isn’t about pushing harder, but about listening when rest itself is wisdom.
Jane Alice Davidson
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Step 10 Day 1: I’m Responsible for My Triggers and That’s a Good Thing
Being responsible for my triggers isn’t about blame, it’s about trust. Step 10 reminds me that my reactions are mine to tend with compassion.
Jane Alice Davidson
2 min read


Step 9 Day 1: Rage Snacking and Bittersweet Symphony: The Justice My Mouth Delivered When My Voice Couldn’t
Rage-snacking wasn’t about hunger. It was about finding a voice when silence was forced. Step 9 is about no longer needing an audience for justice.
Jane Alice Davidson
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Step 8 Day 1: Forgiving the Unforgivable Parts of Me
Forgiveness isn’t a prize for perfection. It’s a hand you extend to yourself when shame feels heavy and compassion feels far away.
Jane Alice Davidson
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Step 7 Day 1: Turn the Other Cheek. Just Not the One They Meant--A New Approach in Setting Boundaries
They told me to turn the other cheek, so I did...the one that walks me out the door. Step 7 is about boundaries, not bruises.
Jane Alice Davidson
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Step 6 Day 1: Addiction isn’t a Sin
Reaching for comfort isn’t weakness . It ’s the body’s way of surviving when connection feels unsafe. Addiction doesn’t arrive because...
Jane Alice Davidson
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Step 5 Day 1: Grieving the Living
Grieving the living is one of the hardest losses, because there are no casseroles, funerals, or condolences. It’s the quiet ache of a connection that’s gone but not buried, the grief of what could have been.
Jane Alice Davidson
2 min read


Step 4 Day 1: What They Called Disrespect Was Actually Hurt
When children act out, it’s easy to label them as ‘disrespectful.’ But often, what looks like defiance is really hurt with no safe place to land. This reflection challenges the story that respect equals compliance and reminds us that kids deserve to be understood, not dismissed. A slice of humble pie: disrespect may just be pain in disguise.
Jane Alice Davidson
2 min read


Step 3 Day 1: The Boundary That Didn’t Come with a Speech- Setting Boundaries as a Quiet Exit
Not every boundary comes with fireworks or a farewell speech. Sometimes the most honest act is a quiet exit, without justifying yourself to anyone.
Jane Alice Davidson
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Step 2 Day 1: The Gun, the Girl, and the Lie Learning Boundaries the Hard Way
For years I thought setting boundaries made me mean. But boundaries aren’t cruelty. They’re clarity. This is the story of the gun, the girl, and the lie that kept me silent.
Jane Alice Davidson
2 min read


Step 1-Day 1: Starting from Scratch...It Started With a Google Search
A Google search, a quiet collapse, and the start of something new. Starting from scratch isn’t failure. It’s proof that you're free.
Jane Alice Davidson
2 min read
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