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Melissa Marietta

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My Child is Grieving Her Disability

As she comes of age, she is coming to terms with her identity

5 min readFeb 6, 2024

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About Me — Melissa Marietta

The recent winter solstice reminded me of the long commutes home with a baby and a toddler in tow. After spending hours at work, I entered…

3 min readFeb 15, 2022

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What Does a Haunted House in My Dreams Mean?

My struggle with insomnia

3 min read6 days ago

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What Does a Haunted House in My Dreams Mean?

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The Motherload

To the Goddess of All Things Volleyball and Teen Girls

There must be a higher power for the hardest years

8 min readJun 9, 2024

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To the Goddess of All Things Volleyball and Teen Girls

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Melissa Marietta
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Modern Women

My Daughter Fears My Death

And I’m afraid of leaving her alone in this world

5 min readJun 5, 2024

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My Daughter Fears My Death

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Modern Women

You Say Pah-tay-toe, I say Poe-ta-toe

Let’s continue to do this until we die

4 min readMay 26, 2024

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You Say Pah-tay-toe, I say Poe-ta-toe

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The Shortform

Sore Hips and Harsh Dressing Room Lights

Life at 46

1 min readMay 19, 2024

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Sore Hips and Harsh Dressing Room Lights

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Melissa Marietta
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Modern Women

I Can’t Control That My Daughter Has a Disability

It is a blessing in disguise

9 min readMay 13, 2024

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I Can’t Control That My Daughter Has a Disability

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Melissa Marietta
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I Hate That My Kid Has a Disability

It doesn’t change how much I love her

6 min readApr 21, 2024

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Seeing the Eclipse

A communal yet solitary experience

1 min readApr 14, 2024

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Seeing the Eclipse

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Melissa Marietta

Melissa Marietta

1.97K Followers

I am witty, sarcastic, and always honest. Top Writer in Parenting & Feminism. Marriage | Relationships| Mental Health| Humor| Body Image| Disability

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