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Life in Motion is a space where I share the highs, lows, and everything in between as I navigate independence, identity, and the journey to build a life that fits me. It's real, raw, and always evolving—just like me.

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From New Jersey to Florida: A Journey of Independence, Sparkles, and Realizing I’m a Lesbian

Intro: Hey there, I’m Lainey, and welcome to Life in Motion . To start things off, let me take you back a few years when I packed up my life and moved 800 miles from New Jersey to Florida at the age of 18. No family, no friends—just me, my excitement, and an unwavering belief that I could totally figure it out (spoiler alert: I didn’t). But hey, it’s been quite the ride, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The Jersey Girl Who Wanted More So, growing up in New Jersey was, to put it lightly, pretty wholesome. I had my family (we’re a little dysfunctional, but who’s isn’t?), a lot of love, and plenty of familiar faces. But let’s be honest, all that comfort made my anxiety go into overdrive. I loved my life in Jersey, but the thought of being stuck in the same place forever? Terrifying. I knew I had to break free. I’d been talking about moving to Florida since I was 12, and I had big dreams of becoming a behavior therapist. Fast-forward to 18, and I was ready to make the leap. So, ...

5 Ways I’m Reparenting Myself in Adulthood Adulthood has been a crash course in doing things for myself that I didn’t even realize I needed as a kid. It’s not about blaming my parents—they loved me the best way they knew how—but about acknowledging the gaps and learning how to fill them in ways that support my emotional and mental well-being. This process of reparenting looks different for everyone. For me, it’s been a slow (and sometimes uncomfortable) journey of building habits, choosing healthier relationships, and showing up for myself in ways I used to wish someone else would. These are five areas where I’ve been doing the work. 1. Creating Routines That Help Me Feel Safe These days, routines and schedules are how I keep myself grounded. I crave structure—not in a strict, militant way, but in a way that brings me balance and peace. Growing up, life was pretty hectic. I lived in a house with four older sisters and two hard-working parents who were always juggling multiple jo...

The Emotional Side of Adulting No One Prepares You For

The Emotional Side of Adulting No One Prepares You For Spoiler: It's not just about taxes and toilet paper. When I was younger, I thought being an adult meant staying up late and eating brownies for dinner. Technically, I was right—but I didn’t realize I’d be doing it because I forgot to grocery shop… again… and I’m too emotionally exhausted to care. Nobody Warns You About the Tiny Existential Crises Like the first time you buy a shower curtain and feel weirdly emotional about it. Suddenly you’re staring at the checkout screen thinking, Is this who I am now? A person who gets excited about neutral-toned bathroom accessories? Or when you realize “doing nothing” now includes scrolling TikTok while waiting for your laundry to finish and questioning every life decision that got you here. You Will Miss Your Younger Self… and Also Want to Slap Her There’s this sneaky grief that comes with growing up. You’ll randomly remember your high school self who thought 25 was ancient and...