The Caffeinated Advocate

10/10/2025

Today is .

The has some things to say:

💚 -- just as much as physical health. In some ways, moreso.

💚 You have more power within you than you may realize. Don't buy into the hype of those who say "you need to step into your power."
IT IS WITHIN YOU ALREADY.

💚 You have gotten through every single day up through today, even when you felt like you were carrying mountains on each shoulder.

💚 -- not now, not ever.

💚 Nobody lives a perfect life, no matter what they show you on social media. That perfect photo with 20 hashtags probably took 147 poses. Everyone has hard things that they face, and can struggle at any time.

💚 If you are suffering, know that you are worthy of help and support. Reach out. If you need an ear, you can have mine. Unquestionably.

💚 . I swear.

💚 If you can't believe in yourself today, let me take your hand and pull you out of that deep trench as others have graciously and lovingly done for me.

This is why I share stories in multiple ways. We can use our experiences to light the way for those in the dark, providing and .

If all you did today was get out of bed and breathe, I’m so proud of you. 🤗

All my love,
Cathy

10/09/2025

Diversity and inclusion. Period. ☕️🌻

10/08/2025

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10/07/2025

Use this comment section to give a shoutout to a caregiver who needs to hear they’re doing a great job ⬇️

10/07/2025

Say this again, The Forever Nest by Kathy Radigan! We do what we do out of the purest, most wholesome love for our children.

☕️🌻 Have a wonderful day, everyone. And if you aren’t following Kathy’s page, you should.

10/06/2025

Walmart hasn’t said much publicly about its plans for Monroeville Mall. Rick Murray, owner of SpectroDolce Confectionery on the mall’s second floor, said, “The entire community has no idea what’s going on.” And his sales have dropped “drastically” since the news came out that Walmart bought the mall because, he said, people assume the mall has already closed. Mr. Murray is worried he will have to lay off his employees.

Our Founder and CEO Rick Murray was featured in the The New York Times nytimes, speaking out candidly about Walmart’s purchase of Monroeville Mall, which houses SpectroDolce Monroeville.

Mark our words: a solution will be found, and this will be a small stepping stone in the ongoing story of SpectroDolce.

Read more here 📰:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/business/walmart-shopping-malls.html?smid=url-share

10/06/2025

✨ Whether you're advocating for a cause, sitting in your loved one’s doctor’s appointment, attending your child’s IEP meeting, or starting a brand-new chapter in your life — setting SMART goals matters.

Because when our goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, we set ourselves up for real and lasting progress. 💪

💡 If our goals aren’t measurable, we can’t truly know if we’re moving forward — and that makes it so much harder to celebrate the wins along the way.

The best goals are those that are meaningful 💛, realistic 🫶, and built to be celebrated as you grow. 🌻

I’ve seen SMART goals transform advocacy — from empowering families at IEP meetings to helping loved ones navigate care and its systems -- even guiding people as they rediscover their voice and purpose.

✨ Beginning January 1st, I’ll be 🤩 officially 🤩reopening The Caffeinated Advocate LLC ☕ and am proud to share that advocacy support will now be part of my offerings. Let’s make 2026 the year of intentional, measurable impact.

10/05/2025

Chou Hallegra - Author & Speaker is looking for a few more authors for her next collaboration! Remember, sharing our stories can help and heal others. Are you ready to tell your story? Click on the link for more details. I have been working with Chou for years, and she is outstanding to work with.

Am I joining the project, you wonder?

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Let’s just put it this way. When Mama Betty was asked to share her grief and loss story in the Made to Overcome Series, she couldn’t say no to Chou either. 😂

Book effort 22 is underway … 🥹

Authors wanted!!

Your story matters. What you went through can help someone else.

Join us for "My Breakup Was My Breakthrough"! Learn more and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4AAOdL_aYlH19VU5PNPQGsJNCNCGFLRQFlEGeDMTVuzkKJQ/viewform

Image description: An open book with fanned pages is shown on an orange background. Bold text reads We Want You to be part of our next book. A logo at the bottom says Write with Chou.

10/05/2025

Designing additional solutions for my business today, and doing some outreach. It’s a gorgeous day to work outside! 🌞

WELCOME to everyone who is new here! I’m deeply grateful. 🥹 followers and counting! 🎉🎊

So, so thankful for the opportunities that lie ahead, allowing me to do more, for more. I choose to serve. I choose to speak. I choose to support. 🗣️

And I choose to love. 🫶🏻

Please invite others to my page as you see fit. It will help me reach even more people who need me and my work.

10/05/2025

I’m so ready for what’s to come.
Oh, and I love Google Gemini. Ya get me, GG.




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10/05/2025

Conversations and heightened awareness are important, but we need ACTION.

Today.

Now.

10/04/2025

Credit: .griffith.adkins

We HAVE to talk about what caregivers need not just to be an optimal carer, but because they deserve joy, love, and peace. 💛

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