Writing to make a change — because empowered women empower women.

Samantha Blake in She Writes

Jan 4, 2023

Young white woman in blue shirt looking calm with eyes closed, laying on her back in the grass

How to Know If You’re an Empath

What it means to be sensitive in a world that doesn’t always…

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Samantha Blake in She Writes

Oct 28, 2021

Far From Innocence

A poem about striving to see one another as fellow humans.

Samantha Blake in She Writes

Sep 28, 2021

She Is the Woman I Want to Be When I Grow Old

Wise enough to know what brought me here, and fierce…

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Samantha Blake in She Writes

Sep 12, 2021

Ladies, Here’s Why Your Goal Should Not Be Confidence

First, believe in your ability to try.

Samantha Blake in She Writes

Jul 26, 2021

We Can (And Should) All Learn From Harsh Realities

How a ten-year-old’s outlook makes me grateful for…

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Samantha Blake in She Writes

Jul 10, 2021

Here’s a Great Example of Another Rich White Guy Who Can’t Stand to Be Ignored

Being an entitled jerk…

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Samantha Blake in She Writes

Jun 15, 2021

My Friends Wear Makeup to the Beach “Just in Case”

I wish they didn’t feel like they had to look…

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Samantha Blake in She Writes

Mar 20, 2021

Why Sarah Everard’s Murder Is a Powerful Wake-up Call for All of Us

Women are sharing their stories…

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Samantha Blake in She Writes

Dec 10, 2020

When Life Seems Dark, Hold On to Your Magical Moments

There’s still beauty out there; we just need to…

Samantha Blake in She Writes

Dec 5, 2020

I grew up with a rocking lion.

When I was little, I never had a rocking horse. My parents had gotten us something better — a lion.

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A publication exploring stories of empowerment, life and love, and sexuality. Honest musings about all aspects of being, knowing, and raising strong women in the world.

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