PinnedMelissa CorriganinMiddle-PauseWhat I Write While the Sauce SimmersA love of family, as told through a love of food.Jan 1561Jan 1561
PinnedMelissa CorriganinAge of EmpathyA Veteran, A Woman, and A Pacifist Walk Into A BarPlot twist: they’re all me.Nov 11, 2023107Nov 11, 2023107
PinnedMelissa CorriganinAge of EmpathyRoofied & Raped — An Unexpected BetrayalWhen ‘girl code’ clearly didn’t exist…Oct 12, 2023108Oct 12, 2023108
PinnedMelissa CorriganAbout MeI’m an Aquarian hyperventalist with a taste for philosophy, great food, and even better conversation.Sep 12, 202351Sep 12, 202351
PinnedMelissa CorriganinAdoptere: Auditing the NarrativeAdopters, We are Begging You to Listen.A loving entreaty to adoptive and foster parents from an adoptee to please… stop talking and listen.Aug 7, 202357Aug 7, 202357
Melissa CorriganIs It ‘Clickbait’, Though?In an industry where we fight for eyes on every story, where is the line with catchy headlines and titles?9h ago39h ago3
Melissa CorriganinPink Hair & PronounsA Different Energy: A Trans Kid Reaching AdulthoodReleasing my son’s story to him as he crosses the big threshold of 1810h ago410h ago4
Melissa CorriganinAdoptere: Auditing the NarrativeYou’re Asking The Wrong QuestionsSometimes it’s less about whether or not adoption is “bad,” it’s whether or not you are ready for its reality.2d ago62d ago6
Melissa CorriganinAge of EmpathyI’m A Parent, I Messed Up, And I’m Learning To Shut UpHow accepting criticism for my life’s work enriches my relationships4d ago164d ago16
Melissa CorriganinBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsI’m Not Voting For Kamala…The most fraught election of my lifetime brings personal ethics and identity to the forefront5d ago915d ago91