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We are a community of women who share our personal stories about how we’ve survived and thrived in our lives. We share our messages to heal and help others learn from our experiences.
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Aug 17
Mercury Retrograde Is Supposed to Bring Me a Past Love
I laughed at my Astrology friends until this…
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Aug 11
Flirting is Cheating — Change My Mind
From flirting to emotional cheating: the slippery slope
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Aug 2
My Independence is Not About You
How life-altering events changed my perspective on romantic love
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
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Jul 18
A Man Just Asked Me Out and Included This Provision
I can’t believe I turned down his offer
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Maria Cassano
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Jul 13
“St. Elmo’s Fire” Taught Me So Much About Toxic Masculinity
No wonder men’s dating tactics are unhinged
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Maria Cassano
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Jul 5
Don’t Want an American Wife? That’s a Reflection on You, Not Me
Passport Bros think they’re punishing…
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Maria Cassano
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Jul 4
When I Wear Red Lipstick, It’s Not for Men
But that doesn’t stop men from criticizing it
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Lori Welch Brown
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The Emotional Fallout of Being Ghosted
It’s not you. Really
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Maria Cassano
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Jun 28
I Don’t Hate Men — I’m Just Done Abandoning Myself for Them
Actually, I’m done abandoning myself for…
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
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Jun 25
I Should’ve Caught This Red Flag While Dating My Husband
It was the sign of an extremely controlling…
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