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The Virago
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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This Happened To Me
Suzanna Quintana
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The Virago
Aug 12
Nothing Terrifies Me More Than Standing Up for Myself
My fear of confrontation is in my DNA
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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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Tiffany Norman
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Jul 7
Every Bride Deserves a Parachute
Give her a hand, and an exit strategy
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Suzanna Quintana
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Jun 30
What’s Missing in an Abusive Relationship
It’s easy to mistake abuse for love when you don’t know…
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Suzanna Quintana
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The Virago
Jun 27
“Seek Professional Help” — As if It’s That Easy
Stop telling us to get unaffordable, inadequate therapy
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Suzanna Quintana
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Jun 25
He Never Hit Me — Though I Wanted Him To
The pain of non-physical abuse
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Ruby Lee
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Jun 24
I Finally Got Rid of My Mother-in-Law’s Table
Having it in my house didn’t work for me
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Suzanna Quintana
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The Virago
Jun 21
Can We Stop Giving Fathers Medals for What Mothers Do All Damn Day?
And by “we” I mean women since…
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Suzanna Quintana
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Jun 16
I’m Grieving Over the Loss of My Father Even Though He’s Still Alive
Every memory of him is painted…
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