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Adios, exciting relationshipsHow I finally came around to the soothing predictability of a healthy adult romanceJul 4, 202427Jul 4, 202427
Oops I married a narcissistHow I walked headlong into a horror show despite being “smart, confident, and raised in a good home” enough to know betterJun 2, 202448Jun 2, 202448
The curious invisibility of the middle aged womanWe base a lot of our self-worth on external feedback. What happens when it goes away?May 22, 202463May 22, 202463