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About Me — Rachel Riendeau

Faerie tales and folklore from an urban witch — Born and raised in the great state of Vermont, I had always dreamed of living in New York City. Pursuing a career in acting, I studied at Hofstra University on Long Island and moved into the city immediately following graduation. I’ve been here ever since. My brother once told me…

About Me

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About Me — Rachel Riendeau
About Me — Rachel Riendeau
About Me

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Mar 26, 2022

The Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy Loss

If you know me personally, the following may surprise you. We did not intentionally keep this secret but as big life steps go, sometimes you keep them close to your chest. Some do know that we started to plan to have a family. Not even started, we succeeded. Three times. …

Pregnancy Loss

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The Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy Loss
The Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy Loss

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Published in Scribe

·Dec 20, 2021

The Thing About Wishes

Ever since I was a little girl, I believed in wishes. I’d sit on my windowsill awaiting the evening star. We all know the evening star shines first and brightest and therefore is prime for wishing. It would pop out in the dark sky and I’d talk to it as…

Mental Health

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The Thing About Wishes
The Thing About Wishes
Mental Health

4 min read


Nov 23, 2021

Maybe You Should Get Dressed

I am writing to you from day 3 post vacation. Yes, a vacation. …

Mental Health

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Maybe You Should Get Dressed
Maybe You Should Get Dressed
Mental Health

4 min read


Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)

·Jul 15, 2021

The Thin Line Between Restless and Boundless

I am feeling stretched thin like gum. Anyone else? I’ve narrowed down the cause to one hundred reasons. I am antsy, fired up, vibrating with the need to be busy, structured, and scheduled. I am relaxed, wild and free, finally having found so much of what I’ve been seeking. I…

Mental Health

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The Thin Line Between Restless and Boundless
The Thin Line Between Restless and Boundless
Mental Health

4 min read


Published in Scribe

·Apr 25, 2021

Finding Ideas in the Stillness

I’ve taken to staring at the ceiling lately. There is not a time I can remember staring at the ceiling so much. I don’t think I ever had time to sit and let my mind wander. I always had a bus to catch or a task to complete. I never…

Mental Health

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Finding Ideas in the Stillness
Finding Ideas in the Stillness
Mental Health

3 min read


Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)

·Mar 9, 2021

Doing What You Love Is Really Damn Hard

There is a point in the life of a dream where it becomes work. I don’t mean you dream of an actor and you become famous and it is your job. I mean the dream becomes something to work at. …

Writing

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Doing What You Love Is Really Damn Hard
Doing What You Love Is Really Damn Hard
Writing

5 min read


Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)

·Jan 15, 2021

A Year Of Believing

I think about Frodo and the ring often. If you know me personally, that won’t seem too off brand. I often think of my life in fairy tales and literature. …

New Year 2021

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A Year Of Believing
A Year Of Believing
New Year 2021

5 min read


Published in Scribe

·Dec 4, 2020

The Guilt That Comes From Rest

It rises up from the depths of my stomach into my chest and takes root. It spreads across my shoulders and into the base of my neck, my skull, behind my eyes. My mind whirrs like a machine, spinning, chugging, clicking with a million of thoughts. Am I doing enough? …

Mental Health

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The Guilt That Comes From Rest
The Guilt That Comes From Rest
Mental Health

2 min read


Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)

·Nov 27, 2020

Don’t Wait For Anyone Else To Throw You A Parade. Do It Yourself

I will confess I have expectations when goals I have made for myself are met. I expect excitement, congratulations, cheers of delight, and shrieks of joy. …

Writing

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Don’t Wait For Anyone Else To Throw You A Parade. Do It Yourself
Don’t Wait For Anyone Else To Throw You A Parade. Do It Yourself
Writing

3 min read

Rachel Riendeau

Rachel Riendeau

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Storyteller. Actor. Made of wine and cheese.

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