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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
Boosted Stories of Middle-Pause
Boosted Stories of Middle-Pause
Let’s take a look…
Debbie Walker
Aug 30
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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Listening for Synchronicity
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Finding Myself in My Darkest Moments
How the difficult times of life taught me who I truly am.
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My Skeptical First Visit to a Naturopathic Doctor
My Skeptical First Visit to a Naturopathic Doctor
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My Father Is 99 Years Old And Still Lives At Home
My Father Is 99 Years Old And Still Lives At Home
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Tips on Aging from an Expert
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Why Does Feminism Matter Today, and Why Should It Matter to You?
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Ripples of September 11, 2001
A life forever changed
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Heartbreaking Office Cubical Death Reminds Me of My Fragility
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Stuck, Tired, and Fed Up? 3 Rock-Solid Ways to Get Back in The Saddle of Life
Change your mind and tell yourself a better story.
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Talking With Your Parents About Their Stuff
Talking With Your Parents About Their Stuff
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Citizen Reader
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Some Say I’m Hard of Hearing. It’s Worse Than That.
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First Do No Harm: Careers That Sold My Soul
First Do No Harm: Careers That Sold My Soul
Mid-life is the start of the best life.
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Releasing the Weight of the World
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Here’s How I Healed After a Painful Toxic Relationship
Here’s How I Healed After a Painful Toxic Relationship
I cried some nights, but I’m a much happier person today
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How Being Present Transformed My Life
How Being Present Transformed My Life
I alleviated anxiety and ignited hope by seizing the life I live
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It’s Back to School Time. What Are You Learning About?
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Marilyn Flower
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Amy G. Park
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Have We Gone Too Far in Our Acceptance of Obesity?
Body positivity is bad when we celebrate size at the expense of health.
Bebe Nicholson
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I Played a Role in Connecting My Mom with Her High School Flame
I Played a Role in Connecting My Mom with Her High School Flame
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Chevie Hanssler
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Who I Have Been and am Becoming as a Writer
Who I Have Been and am Becoming as a Writer
And how Medium has played a part in my development
Mishael Witty
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My Son Asked Me Why I Am So Angry All of the Time-Part 2
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Engage Your Readers: A Free Online Writing Workshop
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Panic at My Disco
How perimenopause rocked my world and hormonal replacement therapy is helping me reclaim it.
Lena Angel
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