• To my little one on your first day of School…

    We woke up early and got as ready as we could. But honestly, no amount of preparation—not the weeks of reading books, not the pep talks, not the shopping trips for the perfect backpack—can actually prepare you for the emotions that hit. He’s got his tiny little backpack on, but the feelings? They’re big. Really…

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  • Perception

    One thing about perception is, it can truly and entirely define you. One thing I have learned in huge capacities lately is if youre going to go out looking for something someone has better than you, heeeeckkkkk, you are going to find it. And you are going to find it quickly because its really not…

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  • Ordinary is Extraordinary

    It’s easy to remember the big stuff—the milestones, the celebrations, the moments we’ve worked so hard for. These are the things we often hold onto, the moments we think define us. But after everything I’ve gone through, I’ve learned that the real treasures of life are not in the big events, but in the small,…

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  • How Teal Became My Favorite Color

    My story begins here, though it’s not the sole inspiration behind my love for writing. I’ve been passionate about writing long before my journey with cancer began. However, this experience has undeniably shaped who I am today, and it feels only fitting to start here. This blog is about so much more than just my…

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  • Welcome, With Heart.

    Hi Friends! Welcome to With Heart, Riley Benado. If you know me, you know that writing has always been my passion. From a young age, I poured my heart into my journals—writing poetry, music, or heartfelt letters to my loved ones. I never imagined doing anything with it, until 2015, when my story and my…

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