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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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Aug 12
Nothing Terrifies Me More Than Standing Up for Myself
My fear of confrontation is in my DNA
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Confronting the Past: Understanding My Experience Of Sexual Assault
Hoping my personal history can…
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Dawn D
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The Hospital Nearly Killed My Daughter
My experience with pregnancy loss and the miracle that followed
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Maria Cassano
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Jul 12
Saying “Women Hate Men” Is Like Saying “Gazelles Hate Lions”
We’re not bitter — we’re scared
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Suzanna Quintana
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What’s Missing in an Abusive Relationship
It’s easy to mistake abuse for love when you don’t know…
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Prajinta Pesqueda
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Jun 29
Unpack Your Trauma After Narcissistic Abuse
Every partner of a narcissist has trauma stored in their body
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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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Suzanna Quintana
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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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Suzanna Quintana
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He Tricked Me Into Getting Pregnant — The Tale No Mom Wants to Tell
My son’s origin story was stolen…
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Maria Cassano
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I Was a Pick-Me Girl; Now I’m Fighting Men in Comment Sections
What happened? Self-esteem happened
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