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Good Girl Syndrome Gave Me a Dissociative Disorder

I had officially become “The Good Girl,” and all it cost me was my sense of self.

May 16

Good Girl Syndrome Gave Me a Dissociative Disorder

May 16

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This Was the Hottest Thing a Man Ever Said to Me

It proved his confidence, maturity, and vulnerability

Aug 31

This Was the Hottest Thing a Man Ever Said to Me

Aug 31

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As a Professional Editor, I Can Strengthen Any Writing Using 6 Rules

No one’s impressed when you use words like “pontificate”

Aug 2

As a Professional Editor, I Can Strengthen Any Writing Using 6 Rules

Aug 2

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Therapy Has Ruined the Men of ‘Gilmore Girls’ for Me

As my self-worth goes up, Dean’s hotness levels go down

Jun 9

Therapy Has Ruined the Men of ‘Gilmore Girls’ for Me

Jun 9

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After Getting an IUD, I’m Convinced No One Cares About Women’s Health

Oh, and studies just found lead and arsenic in our tampons

Jul 15

After Getting an IUD, I’m Convinced No One Cares About Women’s Health

Jul 15

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I’ve Sworn Off Small Talk, and Now People Open Up Within Seconds

It’s like I have a forehead tattoo that says, “Tell me everything”

4d ago

I’ve Sworn Off Small Talk, and Now People Open Up Within Seconds

4d ago

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Corporate America Was Not Designed for Me, so I Refuse to Participate

As a neurodivergent woman, I had to abandon myself to succeed

Oct 5

Corporate America Was Not Designed for Me, so I Refuse to Participate

Oct 5

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From Pick-Me to Feminist: How I Healed My Addiction to Male Attention

I wasn’t like most girls — I was deeply insecure

Sep 29

From Pick-Me to Feminist: How I Healed My Addiction to Male Attention

Sep 29

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This Gen-Z Popstar Cursed Out Her Fans and I Think It’s Warranted

People are appalled that Chappell Roan sets boundaries

Sep 28

This Gen-Z Popstar Cursed Out Her Fans and I Think It’s Warranted

Sep 28

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Like 2.7 Million Other Women, I Bought a House Without a Man

The sexism was off the charts, but it was worth every penny

Sep 21

Like 2.7 Million Other Women, I Bought a House Without a Man

Sep 21

Maria Cassano

Maria Cassano

Writer & Editor — as seen in Bustle, CNN, NBC, Food & Wine, Allure, The Daily Beast, and Elite Daily | www.mariacassano.com/numb

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