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The Parenting Portal
The home of parenting articles written by parents and about parents.
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Welcome to the home of parenting articles on Medium. This is an inclusive publication — you don’t have to have children to write here. You can be a mother, father or grandparent who wants to share your own parenting experiences. Or, you can write about your own experiences of being parented. We all have things to talk about on this topic. If you want to write for us, read our Submission Rules.

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CarolF
I write diverse stuff in British English. I use the S over the Z and keep the Oxford comma for special occasions. Editor of The Parenting Portal.
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J.C. Anne Brown
Wife & Mom | I write about what happened. https://medium.com/subscribe/@JCAnneBrown
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Lora Straub Brocone
TMI, emotional, neurodivergent (ADHD edition), funny, funny haha, sentence polisher. Editor of emoshitstorm. Inquiries: Lora.Straub.Brocone@gmail.com
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Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
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Nicole Kay
Mother and wife sharing her parenting and writing journey.
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Anthony (Tony/Pcunix) Lawrence
Retired Unix Consultant. I write tech and humor mostly but sometimes other things. See my Lists if your interests are specific.
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Annie Trevaskis
I came, I wrote, I conquered. That last bit might not be true, but at least I am putting up a good fight.
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Edward Swafford
Enigmatic. I’m an Australian poet, healthcare professional, and copywriter. I pen poems about spirituality, tech, aged care, mental health and relationships ☺️.
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James Bellerjeau
Mechanic of the human soul. I channel Seneca and Machiavelli at unpredictable intervals
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Brenda Grate
Freelancer living in Greece - writing about living your best life.
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Marcia Abboud
And just when she thought she couldn't go on, she did - with wicked humour and a will to survive | Memoir is my first love https://linktr.ee/marciaabboudauthor
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Lee Ann Farmer
Lee Ann Farmer writes about the joys and challenges of being a mature human. She is a retired banker, a forever mother, and a humble and grateful observer.
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Uvebruce
Brand Nerd. Waiting for the fat lady to sing ! Dyslexic - is it there or their. Passionate about making time to just think!! Sadly thinking hasn’t helped much.
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Wesley van Peer
Just an explorer.
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Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Ambassador of Fun | Top Writer in Satire | Sucks at Twitter @workplaysol | Game-Maker-Upper | Owner, WorkPlay Solutions.
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Elizabeth Karls
Clinical Psychologist in training. Mental Health advocate. Top writer in life, love, relationships, psychology. Write for us https://medium.com/clear-yo-mind
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S.M. Whiddon
a mom, a wife, a chef, and a writer
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Smillew Rahcuef
One day I will stop writing on Medium. Read my stories while you can.
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Susie Kearley
Freelance writer UK. Outrageous opinions. Occasionally offends by accident. Covers writing, health, psychology, memoir, current affairs, copyright, environment.
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Sayani Routh
A writer who loves to extract the zest of life from wherever possible. A mom, nature lover and a late bloomer who knows a thing or two about journeys & failures
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Cyn BehindMind
Simple life, Husky & Coffee Lover. Proud Mom. Future Psychologist figuring out life | Writing about mental health, life & wellness! Join me on this journey!
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Lynn Wahl
Making everything easier is my passion and mission in life. I write about anything that captures my attention or makes me laugh.
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B.R. Shenoy
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Maria Rattray
Writer, author, teacher, fun-loving poet. Trying valiantly to make the world a better place. Helping you to guide the future. Find me at: https://ponmyword.com
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Robert Bush
Want to read about slippers and baths, farting in a spaceship and ageing ungracefully? Read on, you've come to the right place. 4 x top writer, 10 x boosted.
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Sanjay Singhal
I write about how to manage your career and life by telling stories about how I've botched my own career and life.
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Grandma Smillew
Grandma. Pink belt in social media marketing. I love flash fiction and stories about Grandmas (submit here: https://medium.com/grandma-power)
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Gal Ashuach
Parent | Software Engineer
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Kris Downey
I’m a woman who pays attention and enjoys sharing the absurd things I notice. My humor essay collection and less-humorous memoir are in the works..
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PatrickMH
I’m one confused individual, trying to make sense of the world I live in. I hope writing about it will help me.
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Georgina Christofi
Writes words sometimes. Fetches snacks for my toddler most other times.
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Belcairn
Living the beautiful life. Travel, food, style, culture.
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Aline S.
Sparks of poetry, self-improvement, parenting & entertainment.... Minimalism, multilingualism, marketing. Subscribe to my stories for an uplifting take on life!
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Carlos Garbiras
(Often Humorous, Always Brilliant, Of Course) Stories on Culture, Relationships & Travel!
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R C Hammond
Still learning to be human. Dog dad. Practicing husband. "A day without laughter is a day wasted." C. Chaplin. Reach me by email: rhammond2448@yahoo.com
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Larissa McCullough
Larissa is a mom, wife, dog mom, reader, writer, and lover of all things outdoors. She received her BA in English from CSU, Stanislaus.
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Randall H. Duckett
A retired journalist with decades in writing, editing, and entrepreneurship, I write about topics such as chronic pain, disability, writing, and sports.
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Nicole Rothstein
I'm a freelance writer and a mom -- and I love the opportunity to combine both of my jobs at once!
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Fisk Harrison
Social scientist by trade, husband and father by heart, and artist on the margins.
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Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Background in journalism and a passion for helping others find their voice, I'm dedicated to the craft of writing. Real Insight! is my Medium publication.
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Deanna Bugalski
I'm a writer, blogger and reality storyteller. If there is an elephant in any room, rest assured I will acknowledge it and write about it!
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Nanie Hurley 🌿
Bookworm, gamer, mom, writer, vegan, and human. I write about things that bring me joy. Top Writer in Books & Sustainability.
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Cheryl Benadie
I write about how to free your true self and to live, love and work from wholeness. Relationships, career and finances are interconnected.
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Kennedie
Black woman | Blog - https://herlifemagnified.com | Mom by choice | Writer since 8 | Sarcasm Queen | Black Girl, That Girl - On Spotify
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April Stephens
Mom of four boys & seasoned Army wife. I write about travel, faith, parenting, and mental health. Author of Tour Israel in Pictures & Stories.
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Beryl Kate Overton
I talk too fast, too much, and about too many things. So becoming a writer was the obvious course of action.
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Amy Chambers
I write stories about being an introverted parent, my mental health and and living on a farm.
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Eleanor Writer
Devoted and bookaholic, either with a book in hand or crafting her own tales through writing. Book reviews, stories and musings.
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May More
Mistress of Flash Fiction. Writer/Author/Ghost here & elsewhere. Qualified in nutrition/psychology/horticulture. Like coffee, individuals & things that grow!
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Maggie Monroe
Public school teacher for 10 years, Homeschooling mom for 12 years, loves to cook, run (slowly!) and read, values kindness, empathy and the grey area
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DK Lee
Former visual content producer & consultant based in Geneva, Switzerland now thriving in a new role: Full-time parent.
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Jackie Santillan
I'm the mom behind the account @kindminds_smarthearts, but more importantly I like to laugh. Writer for Piffle Pie and Frazzled.
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Simple Joy With Ann
Founder of the Dooley Method that combines positive parenting and KonMari home organizing to strengthen family connection through tidying. simplejoywithann.com
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Katie Michaelson
I’m a retired therapist who specialised in parenting. I write on the edge of verse and prose about plants and people and simple things.
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Jacinta Palmer
*Does not Follow for Follow* Writing the kind of Fiction I love to Read | YA | Magical | Romance | Supernatural | Editor (she/her) | Besotted with dogs
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Carlo Zeno
Top writer in poetry and satire. Migrant. Expat. INFP. Poet. Satirist. Tragedian. Tutor. Public Servant.
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Dr. Seema Patel (PhD)
I write about nature, personal life, health, literature, gardening, psychology, art, bioinformatics, and data. Imparting joy, truth and knowledge is the goal.
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Shaunte Young
Self-Care Advocate. Nonprofit Hero. shaunte.young.com
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Matthew Clapham
Professional translator by day. Writer of silly and serious stuff by night. Also by day, when I get fed up of tedious translations. Founder of Iberospherical.
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Marie A. Rebelle
❤️ Writer: fact and fiction; sometimes transgressive, sometimes erotic, always about life. | Editor: Serial Stories, Tantalizing Tales, Teaser Tales ❤️
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D. Higbee
Articles, essays, and short stories
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Andrea
A citizen of the world who is a mom, wife, daughter, credit card points nerd, lover of mother nature, seeking to make a difference one word at a time.
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Pooja Ramesh
I am a linguaphile, mom and ex-techie making a midlife switch to writing and teaching. I write about various topics since there's little I find uninteresting!
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Dr. Schmidt
I'm a Psychologist who works in academia, a cat lover and passionate gardener. I write about Psychology, academia, and productivity. I'm also a Notion creator.
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The Woman Empowered (Jae Witcher)
Writer & Blogger, I'm the mom of an angel. Vote here to support me Supermom! https://thesupermom.org/2024/jessica-stone-witcher
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Sarah | Fearless Rising
NLP Practitioner, Triathlete, Mom | Helping you rewire your brain, fortify your mind against fear and reclaim authority over your life.
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Dr. Joseph Zhou
Professor, father of 3, homeschooling survivor, follower of Christ
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Chris Ebongue
I'm a mom & parenting coach, merging African values with Montessori philosophy for a holistic approach to raising children. Explore: https://isaiahsmethod.com/
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Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!
Joe Guay, a recovering people-pleaser, is an essayist, actor/voiceover guy with musings on mental health, LGBTQ, humor and travel & nature as church
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Chantelle Atkins
Author and co-director of Chasing Driftwood Writing Group and Chasing Driftwood Books. https://chantelleatkins.com/
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Oscar Oliveros
Deep father, evolved man, and aspiring writer
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Gregor Pascal
Hi, I'm Gregor. I write. About spirituality, theology, life, too.
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Shari Keller
Educator, PhD, secular homeschooling mom. 24X boosted. Writing about education, homeschool, parenting, culture. https://questschooling.substack.com/subscribe
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Alex Praytor
Writer, traveler, and avid coffee-drinker. I write about life in Europe, coffee, and other musings. https://ko-fi.com/alexpray
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Kendra Sparkles
Busy mom taking life one diaper blowout at a time.
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Emmi S. Herman
Copywriter by day. Stories by life. At work on a memoir about my sister. Otherwise in a car somewhere between NY and NJ. eherman0110@gmail.com
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Moymona Begum
3x boosted writer. I just talk and 😂 a lot. People around me are chuckling. I hope they’re not laughing at me!
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Ellen Catherine
Lifelong writer of essays, memoir pieces, and poetry who is working to release the ball of angst, worry, and guilt associated with said writing.
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John Alexander
Software Engineer @ IBM ❘ Dad ❘ Inventor ❘ Musician ❘ Lover of all things aerospace
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Jenny Lim
2x boosted writer. Mum of 2. Film fan. I write stories based on personal experience. Aiming to fall a little less short of great each time I write. It's fun!
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Emaline Ashe
Fifty-Something Mom I Adoption and Infertility Advocate I Author of https://amzn.to/3vNECqF
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Travis McMullen
I help you level up. I lift heavy things, watch anime, and enjoy philosophy. Join my newsletter - https://www.travismcmullen.com/newsletter/
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Shaler McClure Wright
Keepin’ it human with heart & soul. Former actor~ vo artist ~ pr exec ~ city dweller. Now in a small coastal town sharing the thoughts I used to keep to myself.
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McKenna Meyers
I’m a teacher with a master’s degree in special education who writes about growing older, wiser, and stronger, politics, current events, and parenting.
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Kristen Caven
Author of books, writer of plays, maker of scenes. Also likes shoes and jello. My books are at www.kristencaven.com
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Violet@CrumbsOfSanity
Follow me to conquer burnout, get the most of your time, and build strong relationships with people who matter to you.
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S. G. S. Abel
Author of Pen to Paper about gratitude & the good in life. Parent, educator. sgsabel.substack.com and fromthepensnib.substack.com, IG @tinyteapottales
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Sarah Stirling, Parent Coach
Hi, I'm Sarah Stirling. I'm a mom of two, ages 4 and 2, and a certified parent coach. Follow me for parenting tips, heartfelt stories, and occasional sarcasm!
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Elizabeth Lancaster
Australian award-winning author of Marzipan and Magnolias, a memoir about mothers, daughters and a diagnosis of MS. www.elizabethlancaster.com.au
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Danielle Ramos
Writer. Thinker. Feeler. Native New Yorker. Animal lover who believes music is the soundtrack of life.
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A.J. Bryant
Adopted from Kerala. I write about adoption, my intercultural marriage, contemporary India and more. Prawns are my love language.
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Kelly Gawitt
Freelance copywriter, author, mother of 3, veteran unschooler, HS INFJ, living in Connecticut.
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Grace Bianco
I am the author of “Party Pooper: Growing up with Anxiety.” I love oversharing my life. I talk about my faith, marriage, mental health, & everything in between.
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Catherine Oceano
old but not dead, mother, partner, grandmother, writer, Canadian Become a Medium member and support great writers like me.
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AshBunny
I write about the human experience with a scoop of perspective and dash of humor. Follow me down the rabbit hole!
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Kylie Parsons
An aspiring author who loves writing, reading and laughing!
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S.J
Freelance Writer, Marketer and Mum. I write stories about love, relationships, addiction, parenting and what lights me up in the world.
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Arron L. Neal
American expat, mother, wife and communications strategist
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Ornella Davis
Inspired by nature’s mirror and life experiences
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Shlee
Writing on mental health, wellness, self-improvement and perspective.
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Maisie Archer
70s/80s girl, big sister, single mom, indiscriminate reader. Writer of fiction, poetry, and personal essays about all the things.
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Ella F.
Bibliophile and lover of words. Interested in business, relationships, self and life lessons.
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CD Richardson
Aspiring author, inspiring termagant
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Laura Hay
Sharing blog posts around the topics of international education, education & study, quality of life, travel, self-discovery, and a few other topics in between.
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Dr CJ Yatawara - Tiny Brains expert
Easy science based tips for growing tiny humans- from the expertise of a neuroscientist and psychologist 🧠 and dedication of a mother 💕
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Mehek Kapoor
Brown girl | Storyteller | Product Designer
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Steve Uppendahl
Exhausted and disillusioned middle school teacher and high school varsity coach, writer of short stories and articles, with zero fucks to give.
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Chiachitseng
Hi, I'm Chiachi. "I'm not familiar with astronomy above or geography below, but I do have a fair understanding of some quirky philosophies of life."
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Dana DuBois
Publisher for Pink Hair & Pronouns and Three Imaginary Girls. Boost nominator. I'm a GenX word nerd living in the PNW with a whole lot of little words to share.
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Kimberly Fosu
Spiritual life coach focused on spirituality, faith and inspiration. My new book "Who Am I?" is available on Amazon now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1BMHLY
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Jeff Hayward
Ex-reporter. AI critic. Nostalgia lover. Follow my publications Ai-Ai-OH and CanadEH.
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Victoria Marty
Modern philosopher and psychologist, sharing the unisex, life-improving secrets.
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Becky Piatt Davidson
Native Californian by way of Barcelona & Utah. Mother to 4 beautiful humans. Saved by meditation. Founder of Lotimus.com, a hero’s journey meditation practice.