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ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
Apr 21
Finding Inspiration
The Honest Perspective Weekly Prompt — June 3rd to 9th
The Honest Perspective Weekly Prompt — June 3rd to 9th
Let’s get inspired
ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
Jun 2
Latest Stories
Each Scar on My Body Tells A Story
Each Scar on My Body Tells A Story
They all serve as important reminders
Carly Newberg
Jun 22
You’re Shaming Me Without Realising It
You’re Shaming Me Without Realising It
How not to support those with chronic illness.
B.
Jun 22
My Soul’s Repose
My Soul’s Repose
A poem
Keturah Fountaine
Jun 22
The Unique Paths We Walk
The Unique Paths We Walk
A Symphony of Differences
Waqas Ahmad
Jun 22
What Your Anxious Teen Needs From You
What Your Anxious Teen Needs From You
Giving help and hope when you need some too
Kelly Gawitt
Jun 22
Let’s Normalize The Mom Bod
Let’s Normalize The Mom Bod
Body positivity needs to apply to both sexes
Emaline Ashe
Jun 21
Some Wounds Linger Forever
Some Wounds Linger Forever
Making peace with the lingering emotional wounds that shape our humanity.
KayDee
Jun 20
Do You Have This Key Principle in Mind When You Start Learning Something New by Yourself?
Do You Have This Key Principle in Mind When You Start Learning Something New by Yourself?
If only success were a mere 12 weeks away
João Pedro Fernandes
Jun 20
The Courage to Wander: Lessons from a Life of Adventure
The Courage to Wander: Lessons from a Life of Adventure
Reflecting on my wandering journey in my twenties, I want to share some key ingredients and offer a dose of courage to fellow journeyers…
Johanna Marie Pfab
Jun 20
25 and Learning
25 and Learning
The Realities of Love and Self-Acceptance
k.
Jun 20
My Dad Has Never Been Interested, So Why Do I Constantly Wish He Could See Me Now?
My Dad Has Never Been Interested, So Why Do I Constantly Wish He Could See Me Now?
The Curse of Absent Fathers
Chantelle Atkins
Jun 17
My Responses Get More Attention Than My Writing on Medium
My Responses Get More Attention Than My Writing on Medium
It was good advice and I’m learning to appreciate it.
Kisha Fairchild
Jun 17
Success Story: How I Finally Transformed My Life
Success Story: How I Finally Transformed My Life
Rex McGuinness
Jun 17
My Main Ick With Other Medium Writers That Raises Red Flags
My Main Ick With Other Medium Writers That Raises Red Flags
Please stop assuming you have my consent!
Carly Newberg
Jun 17
The Unspoken Soundtrack of Motherhood: From Joy to Grief and Back
The Unspoken Soundtrack of Motherhood: From Joy to Grief and Back
It’s not always pop, rock and jazz
Deanna Bugalski
Jun 17
The Honest Perspective Weekly Prompt — June 17th to 23rd
The Honest Perspective Weekly Prompt — June 17th to 23rd
Let’s get inspired
ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
Jun 16
Chronic Illness, Depression, and Learning to Love Myself Again
Chronic Illness, Depression, and Learning to Love Myself Again
How One Simple Mono Infection Ruined My Life And How I Finally Learned To Let Go And Love Myself Again
The Artsy Ostomate
Jun 13
If You Have Imposter Syndrome, You’re Not an Imposter. Here’s Why.
If You Have Imposter Syndrome, You’re Not an Imposter. Here’s Why.
Imposters don’t experience imposter syndrome. Here’s how to silence your inner critic.
Liz Barrett
Jun 13
Reflection
Reflection
An ottava rima poem about aging
Sherry Atkinson
Jun 13
Medium One Year In: Success, Habits, Guilt and Gratitude
Medium One Year In: Success, Habits, Guilt and Gratitude
How I’m finding my voice and my place on Medium
Chantelle Atkins
Jun 13
My Family Might Not Look Like Yours, But I Cherish It
My Family Might Not Look Like Yours, But I Cherish It
Embracing diversity in our family
Sherry Atkinson
Jun 9
The Unrelenting Weight
The Unrelenting Weight
A poem
Waqas Ahmad
Jun 9
Follow the Butterflies
Follow the Butterflies
A poem about pregnancy loss
Ruth Boukhari
Jun 9
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