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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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Diana Gold
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Dec 19, 2023
A Letter To The Man Who Almost Took My Life
Metaphorically and physically
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Diana Gold
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Dec 18, 2023
A Gentle Reminder That You’re Allowed To Slow Down During The Holidays
It doesn’t have to be all…
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Sarah Bethany
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Nov 17, 2023
My Mental Health After Birth Control
My experience coming off of birth control after over a decade
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Charlotte
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Sep 14, 2023
What Happens When a Barely Surviving Artist Needs Braces?
An independent artist navigating the…
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Suzanna Quintana
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Aug 6, 2023
Want to Know if Someone is Bad for You? Ask Your Nervous System
Unlike your mind, your body won’t lie…
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Lori Welch Brown
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Jul 25, 2023
Why I Love (and Need) a Good Sweat
Sanity mostly, and it’s better than the other waterworks
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Laura Rosell
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Jun 7, 2023
Would This Serious Health Risk Have Been Diagnosed Sooner If I Had a Penis?
Asking for myself and…
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Kandis Lake
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Apr 21, 2023
The Naked Truth About Bras
To bra or not to bra, that is the question
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Mad Midori
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Apr 15, 2023
My Uterus Isn’t Just a Baby Home
A gynecologist recommended taking out my reproductive organs because…
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MaryBeth
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Mar 22, 2023
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Giving Birth
As a first-time mom, here are the things I wish someone had…
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