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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, 2024

Good Girl Syndrome Gave Me a Dissociative Disorder

May 16, 2024

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This Was the Hottest Thing a Man Ever Said to Me

It proved his confidence, maturity, and vulnerability

Aug 31, 2024

This Was the Hottest Thing a Man Ever Said to Me

Aug 31, 2024

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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, 2024

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

Aug 2, 2024

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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, 2024

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

Jul 15, 2024

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I’m So Grateful I Was a Fat Teenager

It taught me a lesson that takes some people decades to learn

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I’m So Grateful I Was a Fat Teenager

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The Real Reason Women Are More Anxious Than Men, According to an Expert

Hint: It’s not hormones or hysteria.

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The Real Reason Women Are More Anxious Than Men, According to an Expert

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I Don’t Want to Be a Mom — But I’d Love to Be a Dad

Fathers get more sleep, more praise, and more money.

Jul 2

I Don’t Want to Be a Mom — But I’d Love to Be a Dad

Jul 2

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So You Finally Got an Offer From a Literary Agent… Now What?

Step 1: Don’t say yes right away — use this email template instead

Jun 28

So You Finally Got an Offer From a Literary Agent… Now What?

Jun 28

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These 128 Democrats Just Voted Against Donald Trump’s Impeachment

Why the hell would they do that?

Jun 27

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Jun 27

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14 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Oxytocin Without a Man

The love hormone is key to women’s well-being, but it doesn’t actually require love

Jun 25

14 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Oxytocin Without a Man

Jun 25

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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