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Nov 5
Editors’ Picks: Top Articles in Modern Women for October
Editors’ Picks: Top Articles in Modern Women for October
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Nov 3
Finding Your Way On Medium & Getting Your Work the Audience It Deserves
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May 7
Women In The Spotlight
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Feeling Invisible
Feeling Invisible
When You Don’t Feel Seen
Valvour
Nov 8
The Paradox of Being a Girl
The Paradox of Being a Girl
A Messy, Real, and Imperfect Life Of Being A Girl!
Justmenad
Nov 8
Day One
Day One
The Day Of Our Appointment, Nothing Was Okay
Amie Ryan
Nov 8
The Self-Acceptance Rebellion
The Self-Acceptance Rebellion
Why Embracing My ‘Flaws’ Was the Real Spiritual Awakening
MsFireballsmom
Nov 8
The Greatest Gift Receiver I know
The Greatest Gift Receiver I know
Is always there for everybody. Coincidence? Nope.
Uzoma Okafor
Nov 8
Breaking Barriers: Indian Women in Technology
Breaking Barriers: Indian Women in Technology
Future of India’s Tech Industry
Vishwambhara Gavshinde
Nov 8
Inappropriate Things to Say When You’re Dating a 30+ Woman
Inappropriate Things to Say When You’re Dating a 30+ Woman
You really shouldn’t say these!
Andreea Tanase
Nov 8
A Stumbling Teddy
A Stumbling Teddy
All the instructions are written in some sort of alien language. Trust me; it’s a global conspiracy orchestrated by those who write manuals
Lusy Sky
Nov 8
Have You Done Eat Pray Love?
Have You Done Eat Pray Love?
Don’t Knock Gilbert’s Way in Case You Have to Try It
Mel Inner Ether
Nov 8
Strong Women Do Cry!
Strong Women Do Cry!
I cry to heal, to let go, and to keep going — strength looks like this.
Asna Niyas
Nov 8
The Truth About Men Wanting a ‘Traditional Woman’”
The Truth About Men Wanting a ‘Traditional Woman’”
Why Some Men Seek Tradition in Modern Relationships — and Why It’s Time to Evolve
Valvour
Nov 8
Motherhood: A Beautiful Chaos
Motherhood: A Beautiful Chaos
The Art of Loving Unconditionally
Iqrausmanbutt
Nov 8
Is 50 Too Late for a Roth IRA?
Is 50 Too Late for a Roth IRA?
Discovering this retirement option led me to take control of my finances and my future
Maisie Archer
Nov 8
Alright, We Get It — You Think You’re Great
Alright, We Get It — You Think You’re Great
How confidence became the ultimate sin.
Kelsey Schaefer
Nov 8
Surprisingly Difficult Clients: How To Deal With Endless Complaints
Surprisingly Difficult Clients: How To Deal With Endless Complaints
Tactics, Triumphs, and How to Keep Your Sanity Intact
Bhavana N
Nov 7
“Mom, Can I Move Back Home After the Divorce?” Her Mom’s Answer Was Realistic
“Mom, Can I Move Back Home After the Divorce?” Her Mom’s Answer Was...
A Mother’s Love and the Importance of Self-Reliance After Divorce
Daphne Laffer
Nov 7
Today I Care Less To Look Beautiful
Today I Care Less To Look Beautiful
A poem on the haunting truth of abandonment
Seethalakshmi: Poetry & Ponderings
Nov 7
Gen Z Won’t Settle for Your 9-to-5 Grind
Gen Z Won’t Settle for Your 9-to-5 Grind
How Ditching Old-School Practices Can Lead to Real Growth and Retention
Stacy Ledesma Whitenight
Nov 7
An Open Letter to My Younger Self: Advice I Wish I’d Known About Marriage
An Open Letter to My Younger Self: Advice I Wish I’d Known About Ma...
Dear Younger Me,
Atifa Khan
Nov 7
The Joys and Trials of Motherhood
The Joys and Trials of Motherhood
Balancing Love, Life, and Chaos
Hafsadanishbutt
Nov 7
Why Some Women Thrive in Love While Others Struggle
Why Some Women Thrive in Love While Others Struggle
How to identify the trap and build a lasting wonderful relationship
Jenny Ouyang
Nov 7
Why You Should Fail
Why You Should Fail
Every wrong turn, is the right turn.
Nivetha Sudhakar Kalaivani
Nov 7
My Open Relationship Blew Up In My Face
My Open Relationship Blew Up In My Face
Is it really possible to make them work?
Agata Szymula
Nov 7
The Five Female Creators to Follow if You Want to Enrich Your Life — Part 1
The Five Female Creators to Follow if You Want to Enrich Your Life ...
These ladies will empower and entertain you in equal parts
Diana The Millenial
Nov 7
My Ex Is Back! He Wants Another Chance
My Ex Is Back! He Wants Another Chance
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Valvour
Nov 7
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