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When Was the Last Time You Used a Pen?
When Was the Last Time You Used a Pen?
And can you still even hold one…?
Philip Ogley
Jun 29
Celebrating New Life During a Global Pandemic
Celebrating New Life During a Global Pandemic
Thanks to the digital world, it isn’t that hard
Tre L. Loadholt
Jun 29
My First Time in 6 Years in a Doctor’s Waiting Room Was an Emotional Flashback
My First Time in 6 Years in a Doctor’s Waiting Room Was an Emotional Flashback
And now I remember why I have stayed away
Sally Prag
Jun 27
Nobody Wants To Be Changed
Nobody Wants To Be Changed
I’ve been having these dreams lately. Vivid dreams of being on a large ferry, out on the open Pacific Ocean. There’s no land in sight, and
Liz and Learn
Jun 27
Aunties and Grannies of the World UNITE
Aunties and Grannies of the World UNITE
Time to spread our wings and shelter the daughters, granddaughters, and everyone.
Jean Bay Wiley
Jun 27
“That’s an Ugly Monkey You Have there, Lady!”
“That’s an Ugly Monkey You Have there, Lady!”
“That’s no monkey, sonny. That’s my husband.”
Terry O
Jun 26
9/11 and Abortion Rights
9/11 and Abortion Rights
That horrible day and reflecting on my two ectopic pregnancies
Deb Groves Harman
Jun 26
Becoming a Parent Made Me Pro-Choice
Becoming a Parent Made Me Pro-Choice
It’s not crude or callous; it’s a deep respect for the enormity of parenting
Christine Greenwald
Jun 25
Was My Father Really My Father?
Was My Father Really My Father?
I took a DNA test to find out.
Barbara Carter
Jun 24
How Much of Your Life Do You Remember?
How Much of Your Life Do You Remember?
And does it even matter?
Patrick Metzger
Jun 23
There is no “I” in Cottage
There is no “I” in Cottage
And there’s no “me” either
David Martin
Jun 22
My Dad and ‘Three Wishes’ Birthday
My Dad and ‘Three Wishes’ Birthday
Creative and imaginative, Dad knew how to make life magical.
Deb Groves Harman
Jun 22
6 Ways to Change Your Life So You Don’t Stagnate or Stall Out
6 Ways to Change Your Life So You Don’t Stagnate or Stall Out
Whether you’re in a mid-life crisis, don’t have the guts to change careers, or just feel ‘stuck’ in life, here’s what you can do
Lee Bidoski
Jun 21
Narration Station — The Narrative Collective Newsletter, 19th June
Narration Station — The Narrative Collective Newsletter, 19th June
A round up of the month so far
Sally Prag
Jun 19
The Skin Care Routine Every Person Needs To Have
The Skin Care Routine Every Person Needs To Have
Tried and tested, I assure you it works
Preeti Ramachandran
Jun 18
I’m Done Acting Out Traditional, Gender-Role Stereotypes in My Relationships
I’m Done Acting Out Traditional, Gender-Role Stereotypes in My Relationships
And that’s why I’m dating across the gender spectrum
Anne Shark
Jun 18
How I Changed ‘Time’ to Stretch My Life Out a Little More
How I Changed ‘Time’ to Stretch My Life Out a Little More
I am not a magician. I just changed Time’s role in my life
Sally Prag
Jun 18
4 Harmful Things I Do Because of an Abusive Childhood
4 Harmful Things I Do Because of an Abusive Childhood
Self-destruction is one hard bear to bear.
Ira Robinson
Jun 18
I Started Preaching in a Cult at 12 Because of My Narcissist Mother
I Started Preaching in a Cult at 12 Because of My Narcissist Mother
Mama made sure the fire and brimstone was done her way.
Ira Robinson
Jun 17
Good Guy With A Gun
Good Guy With A Gun
How it doesn’t really make me feel safe
Audrey Stimson
Jun 16
Should Women Stop Talking About Abuse, Keep Sweet, Pray, and Obey?
Should Women Stop Talking About Abuse, Keep Sweet, Pray, and Obey?
#MeToo apparently died, and no one’s even holding a memorial service.
Deb Groves Harman
Jun 15
Random Feelings of Longing
Random Feelings of Longing
Things I won’t be able to do again
Terry Barr
Jun 15
Escape from Gel Nail Manicure Hell
Escape from Gel Nail Manicure Hell
Words From a Former Addict
Bonni Brodnick
Jun 14
A Yoga Teacher Put His Hand On My Butt During Class. I Never Went Back.
A Yoga Teacher Put His Hand On My Butt During Class. I Never Went Back.
How far does consent to adjust go in the yoga studio?
Amanda Kay Oaks
Jun 14
I’m Obsessed With Learning Because I’m Afraid No One Will Believe Me
I’m Obsessed With Learning Because I’m Afraid No One Will Believe Me
Why are we like this?
Danielle Loewen
Jun 14
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