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I Had Prepared for What I’d Lose in My Divorce — But Not Who
I Had Prepared for What I’d Lose in My Divorce — But Not Who
The collateral damage was crushing
Evolving Together
Sep 3
Stop Ruminating About Your Ex-Narcissist and Start Singing
Stop Ruminating About Your Ex-Narcissist and Start Singing
The only playlist you need to get yourself right
Daughter of a Broken Mind
Sep 2
This Was the Hottest Thing a Man Ever Said to Me
This Was the Hottest Thing a Man Ever Said to Me
It proved his confidence, maturity, and vulnerability
Maria Cassano
Aug 31
The Fear of Exceeding My Father Financially
The Fear of Exceeding My Father Financially
Outearning my father
Charlotte
Aug 31
I Refuse to Jump on the “Very Demure” Bandwagon
I Refuse to Jump on the “Very Demure” Bandwagon
As a South Asian woman in the diaspora, this TikTok trend hits home in the worst way
Hope Rising
Aug 30
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I Haven’t Talked to My Mom in Five Years
I Haven’t Talked to My Mom in Five Years
The painful reality of going no contact
Ruby
Aug 30
3 Picture Books That Teach Empathy, Self-Awareness and Anti-Racism
3 Picture Books That Teach Empathy, Self-Awareness and Anti-Racism
You can help build a generation of responsible change-makers
Daughter of a Broken Mind
Aug 29
Do All Kens Lie?
Do All Kens Lie?
Asking for Barbie — divorced, dating Barbie to be exact
Colleen Sheehy Orme
Aug 29
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5 Things That Surprised Me at an All-Woman Festival
5 Things That Surprised Me at an All-Woman Festival
When women are unrestricted, can we be enough for each other?
Morgan Khalsa
Aug 28
Why Childless Cat Ladies Aren’t Good for the Patriarchy
Why Childless Cat Ladies Aren’t Good for the Patriarchy
The truth about cats, dogs, and kids
AshBunny
Aug 28
How Would I Ever Trust Anyone Again After What I’d Been Through?
How Would I Ever Trust Anyone Again After What I’d Been Through?
The answer surprised me
Suzanna Quintana
Aug 24
The Rise of Women in a Fading Patriarchy
The Rise of Women in a Fading Patriarchy
How empathy and strength are redefining power dynamics
Carin M. LaCount, O.D.
Aug 24
How I’m Healing From Human Giver Syndrome
How I’m Healing From Human Giver Syndrome
Women are socialized to serve others, and breaking out isn’t easy
Maria Cassano
Aug 23
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