PinnedMaria CassanoinThe ViragoGood Girl Syndrome Gave Me a Dissociative DisorderI had officially become “The Good Girl,” and all it cost me was my sense of self.May 1634May 1634
PinnedMaria CassanoinThe ViragoTherapy Has Ruined the Men of ‘Gilmore Girls’ for MeAs my self-worth goes up, Dean’s hotness levels go downJun 929Jun 929
PinnedMaria CassanoinThe ViragoHere’s What Happened When I Laid Out All My Baggage on First DatesAccording to a 1958 article entitled ‘129 Ways to Get a Husband,’ that’s a definite no-noMay 2429May 2429
PinnedMaria CassanoinThe ViragoI Was a Pick-Me Girl; Now I’m Fighting Men in Comment SectionsWhat happened? Self-esteem happenedJun 647Jun 647
Maria CassanoinFourth WaveLet’s Teach Our Little Girls to Be Kind, Not NiceNice people appease others — kind people do what’s right1d ago41d ago4
Maria CassanoinThe ViragoAfter Getting an IUD, I’m Convinced No One Cares About Women’s HealthOh, and studies just found lead and arsenic in our tampons3d ago603d ago60
Maria CassanoinThe Virago“St. Elmo’s Fire” Taught Me So Much About Toxic MasculinityNo wonder men’s dating tactics are unhinged5d ago105d ago10
Maria CassanoinThe ViragoSaying “Women Hate Men” Is Like Saying “Gazelles Hate Lions”We’re not bitter — we’re scared6d ago196d ago19
Maria CassanoinThe ViragoTo The Guy on TikTok Wondering Where the “Real Women” WentYou mean the women who had no other choice?Jul 1159Jul 1159
Maria CassanoinThe Writing CooperativeDespite OwnVoices, Traditional Publishing Is Still a Deeply Privileged IndustryI spend $142 a month to land a literary agentJul 1146Jul 1146