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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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Jul 24
Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
The toxic dynamic is difficult to escape
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Suzanna Quintana
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Jun 27
“Seek Professional Help” — As if It’s That Easy
Stop telling us to get unaffordable, inadequate therapy
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Maria Cassano
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Jun 18
Men: Please Stop Blaming Your Height and Your Bank Account
The qualities women want in a man are…
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Charlotte
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Sep 2, 2023
Moving on from My Therapist and Finding a New One
Breaking up and transitioning to a new therapist
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Laura Rosell
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Aug 26, 2023
The Backlash Against “Therapy Speak” Is Problematic
Let me count the (many) ways
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Margaret's Reflections
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Jul 13, 2023
Five Damaging Remarks My Therapists Said To Me
What happens when your therapist doesn’t provide the…
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Rev. Sheri Heller, LCSW, RSW
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Jul 31, 2022
Women & Eating Disorders
Acculturation, emotional deprivation, and the need for control
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Lori Welch Brown
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Jul 21, 2022
Be the Person Your Therapist Thinks You Are
If you don’t have one, borrow mine
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Charlotte
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Jun 19, 2022
How to Find the Best Therapist for You
If you have had trauma
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Eva Grape
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Feb 25, 2022
It’s Time To Stop Laughing About Women’s “Daddy Issues”
Besides being a popular catchphrase, this is a…
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