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An Update to the Updated Submission Guidelines for Middle-Pause
An Update to the Updated Submission Guidelines for Middle-Pause
We want women to write for us!
Debbie Walker
Apr 29, 2023
Exciting News! Middle-Pause Is Part of the Boost Program!
Exciting News! Middle-Pause Is Part of the Boost Program!
Woo-Hoo! We’re so excited for you!
Debbie Walker
May 1, 2023
How I Approach Editing Your Story on Middle-Pause
How I Approach Editing Your Story on Middle-Pause
With as much gentle encouragement as I can.
Marilyn Flower
Nov 19, 2020
Middle-Pause Is Not Just about Menopause
Middle-Pause Is Not Just about Menopause
We have four other topics to choose from.
Debbie Walker
May 23
Celebrating Diverse Midlife Narratives in Your Writing
Celebrating Diverse Midlife Narratives in Your Writing
Share your unique experiences, wisdom, and perspective.
Cindy Heath
Jan 6
Self-Editing Tip #10: Handy Self-Editing Check List and Reference Guide
Self-Editing Tip #10: Handy Self-Editing Check List and Reference Guide
Use this before you submit to Middle-Pause. Please.
Marilyn Flower
Jun 22, 2023
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Transition Is the Hardest Part of Menopause
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Debbie Walker
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The Day I Embraced My Eldership
The Day I Embraced My Eldership
“Say Hello to Grandmother”
Carol Lennox. LPC, M.Ed.
Aug 27
Observing My Parents As They Age
Observing My Parents As They Age
Loving each other through transitions
Lyrical Lioness
Aug 27
My English Countryside Retreat Goes Helter-Skelter
My English Countryside Retreat Goes Helter-Skelter
A wild ride through Bulphan wheatfields searching for a fix
Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD
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Cultural Pressure and Black Comedy: The Absurdity of African Family Expectations
Cultural Pressure and Black Comedy: The Absurdity of African Family Expectations
Black parents do not joke
Sarah Kyomugisha
Aug 27
Show Us Your Sunday–What Does ‘A Day of Rest’ Look Like for You?
Show Us Your Sunday–What Does ‘A Day of Rest’ Look Like for You?
Mine was all about abundance, purpose, and grace
Marilyn Flower
Aug 26
From ‘Black Jobs’ To Equality: A New Workforce Vision
From ‘Black Jobs’ To Equality: A New Workforce Vision
How a phrase reveals centuries of racial disparity — why it matters!
Neela 🌶️
Aug 26
How This Stay-At-Home Mom Got Her Professional Groove Back
How This Stay-At-Home Mom Got Her Professional Groove Back
Overcoming my fears and returning to full-time paid work after fifteen years of being a stay-at-home mom
Julie Calidonio
Aug 26
I Think I Dated A Narcissist
I Think I Dated A Narcissist
I can’t say for sure, but there were signs
Oye Yvey
Aug 26
My Community Didn’t Prepare Me For Racism
My Community Didn’t Prepare Me For Racism
Most kids don’t care about race
BrandyNicoleHammock
Aug 26
Life for Women of a “Certain Age”
Life for Women of a “Certain Age”
The age of invisibility
Sheri Jacobs
Aug 26
August: Summer Passes, Queen Anne’s Lace
August: Summer Passes, Queen Anne’s Lace
Cool Nights and Rainy Days
Sharon Johnson
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Who is the real Deb Palmer?
The bashful woman behind the writer
Deb Palmer
Aug 25
What I Discovered About Lasting Love
What I Discovered About Lasting Love
Along with secrets of why couples fight
Barbara Carter
Aug 24
Your Antidepressants May Be Contributing To Bone Loss
Your Antidepressants May Be Contributing To Bone Loss
How my skiing accident led me to search for answers.
Tabatha F.
Aug 24
Are You Wise Beyond Your Years Or Young At heart?
Are You Wise Beyond Your Years Or Young At heart?
Aging is different than feeling old
Michelle Marie Warner
Aug 23
How Heart Issues Increase During Menopause
How Heart Issues Increase During Menopause
The rise of heart issues during menopause and what to be mindful of.
Kimberly Delarosa
Aug 23
When Will 600 Million Indian Women Be Free?
When Will 600 Million Indian Women Be Free?
Unfulfilled promises, unanswered questions, and the ongoing fight for justice and women’s safety in India
Blue
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My Dad and a Local Friend both Died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
My Dad and a Local Friend both Died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Does this mean I’m next?
Marilyn Flower
Aug 23
My Son Asked Me Why I Am So Angry All of the Time
My Son Asked Me Why I Am So Angry All of the Time
As a middle-aged Black woman in America, the answer is complicated
K. Queen
Aug 23
How My 1,000+ Insta Posts Document My Incredible, Ordinary Life
How My 1,000+ Insta Posts Document My Incredible, Ordinary Life
By capturing the monumental and the minutia, I see how far I’ve come in the last decade
Amy G. Park
Aug 22
How to Finally Clean Your House
How to Finally Clean Your House
Get a divorce.
Sheri Handel
Aug 22
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How To Go From Tight or Frozen Shoulders to Fabulous Ones!
Writers, don’t give yourself the cold shoulder.
Daphne Peña
Aug 22
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The Traveler’s Itch vs. The Vacationer’s Ease
A Family’s Vacation Dilemma
APSolimando
Aug 22
A Tale of Two Friendships
A Tale of Two Friendships
The importance of being valued.
Karen Pellicano
Aug 22
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