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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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I Thought I Was Dying
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To Shop or Not to Shop? That Is the Question.
To Shop or Not to Shop? That Is the Question.
Has anyone asked themselves that question recently?
Thoughts a Thinking
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The High Cost of Motherhood: The Dual Challenges of Career and Family
The High Cost of Motherhood: The Dual Challenges of Career and Family
A call for systemic change to create equitable working environments
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“You’d be so Pretty if You Just Lost Weight”
“You’d be so Pretty if You Just Lost Weight”
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Wendy Slates
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Oh, This is What Anxiety Feels Like
My ability to handle stress wasn’t up to the task
Sharon Johnson
Jul 11
My Journey With Anxiety and Depression
My Journey With Anxiety and Depression
And what helped along the way.
Barbara Carter
Jul 11
The Ugly Side of Being Pretty
The Ugly Side of Being Pretty
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BrandyNicoleHammock
Jul 10
Tokenism In The Workplace: More Harmful Than You Think
Tokenism In The Workplace: More Harmful Than You Think
Steps to Combat Tokenism in Your Workplace
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Feeding Animals Feeds My Soul and I Find Them Wherever I Go
Feeding Animals Feeds My Soul and I Find Them Wherever I Go
From deer to horses to squirrels to birds — it’s a free-for-all.
Vanessa Brown
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Our Body’s Silent Dialogue: Understanding and Appreciating My Constant Companion
Our Body’s Silent Dialogue: Understanding and Appreciating My Constant Companion
From Yearning to Gratitude
Sheri Jacobs
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Navigating Rumi’s Lessons Through Menopause
Navigating Rumi’s Lessons Through Menopause
Welcoming all our guests
Karen Hoffman
Jul 10
The Gifts of Peri-Menopause That Keep On Giving
The Gifts of Peri-Menopause That Keep On Giving
A satirical look at a life stage that’s anything but funny
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Is It Too Late to Get the Extended Warranty on My Body?
What I’m doing about my “perfectly normal” musculoskeletal woes
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Do We Need the Sex Talk, Again?
Do We Need the Sex Talk, Again?
What middle-aged women are never warned about is the impact of menopause on their sex lives.
Kimberly Delarosa
Jul 9
I’m a Hot Mess, Not a Bag Lady
I’m a Hot Mess, Not a Bag Lady
My wake-up call on aisle five at Pavilions
Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD
Jul 9
Me and My Daddy — Just Alike
Me and My Daddy — Just Alike
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What Music Plays in the Background of Your Life’s Dance?
What Music Plays in the Background of Your Life’s Dance?
The universal language that shapes us
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What’s Been Your Experience with Depression, Anxiety, or Other Mental Health Challenges?
What’s Been Your Experience with Depression, Anxiety, or Other Mental Health Challenges?
And what, if anything, has helped?
Marilyn Flower
Jul 8
Radical Kindness In a Radically Unkind World
Radical Kindness In a Radically Unkind World
Why I must learn to be kind, even when it is hard
Jenny Wren
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How Do We Embrace Our Inner Strength?
How Do We Embrace Our Inner Strength?
Discover the keys to handling numerous roles as a woman
Sharon's Writerly Musings
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Looking for a Job: Sometimes You’re Rejected Despite Your Best Effort
Looking for a Job: Sometimes You’re Rejected Despite Your Best Effort
Never give up
Toni Crowe
Jul 8
My Doctor Yelled at Me for Doing Hormone Replacement Therapy
My Doctor Yelled at Me for Doing Hormone Replacement Therapy
The medical profession is sadly unprepared to talk about this important women’s health issue
K.C. Moore
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How I Made My Latest Layered Painting & The Meaning I Found
More to the story than meets the eye
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My Grey Hair Controversy
My Grey Hair Controversy
Who Thought Hair Color Would Be So Polarizing?
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Jul 7
This Is Why I Don’t Like to Cook Anymore
This Is Why I Don’t Like to Cook Anymore
Accommodating food preferences and allergies has taken the joy out of cooking.
Bebe Nicholson
Jul 6
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