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From Pushy to Supportive Mum: An Olympic Dream
From Pushy to Supportive Mum: An Olympic Dream
The more times my daughter won, the better I felt
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Aug 5
How an “F” Made Me a Better Student
How an “F” Made Me a Better Student
Resilience requires both the challenge and the unwavering belief that you can succeed despite the obstacles
Diana De Los Santos| Urban Planner & Story Teller
Aug 4
Am I Not a Visionary?
Am I Not a Visionary?
Sometimes, a narrow focus on a single vision can blind you to other possibilities. Broaden your horizons to see the bigger picture.
Gina Espinosa
Aug 2
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Goodbye Innocence, Goodbye Trust
Goodbye Innocence, Goodbye Trust
I was sexually assaulted when I was thirteen
Zivah Avraham 👁️
Aug 1
Why Didn’t Mom Tell Me About That?
Why Didn’t Mom Tell Me About That?
Growing Up, Wishing I Knew
Diana C.
Jul 30
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Write for Lipstick and Powder
A magazine to support and empower girls one story at a time
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Empowering Girls One Story at a Time
Empowering Girls One Story at a Time
Newsletter #1: The first theme is — Friendships
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Jul 22
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She Had Tiny Arms and a Short Pair Of Legs
She Had Tiny Arms and a Short Pair Of Legs
An open letter to my younger self.
just.clouded
Jul 26
My Journey to Parenthood Through Betrayal and Fear
My Journey to Parenthood Through Betrayal and Fear
Facing adversity, as a sixteen-year-old, I chose an unconventional solution for my problem
🦋 Marie A. Rebelle
Jul 26
I Have Always Been the ‘Baby’ of the Family
I Have Always Been the ‘Baby’ of the Family
How I realised I had to grow up.
Dawn D
Jul 22
Breaking Point: How Parental Pressure Shaped My Teenage Life
Breaking Point: How Parental Pressure Shaped My Teenage Life
Almost done with school, I succumbed under the pressure, and didn’t dare talk to my parents.
🦋 Marie A. Rebelle
Jul 19
Social Class vs Compatibility in Dating Choices
Social Class vs Compatibility in Dating Choices
What are you doing with a boy like him? He’s out of your league.
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Jul 18
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