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Why Victims Return to Their Abusers
Why Victims Return to Their Abusers
What Baby Reindeer got right about abuse
Kathy Parker
May 30
Rejection is a Powerful Tool That Can Hinder — Or Heal
Rejection is a Powerful Tool That Can Hinder — Or Heal
Six hours with a stranger left an indelible mark on me
Barb Dalton
May 29
Here’s Why Women Have the Upper Hand When Dating
Here’s Why Women Have the Upper Hand When Dating
Hint: It’s not because we’re gatekeeping our vaginas
Maria Cassano
May 28
Stop Telling Victims of Abuse They Need to Forgive Their Abusers
Stop Telling Victims of Abuse They Need to Forgive Their Abusers
Emotional freedom isn’t dependent on forgiveness
Suzanna Quintana
May 27
Here’s What Happened When I Laid Out All My Baggage on First Dates
Here’s What Happened When I Laid Out All My Baggage on First Dates
According to a 1958 article entitled ‘129 Ways to Get a Husband,’ that’s a definite no-no
Maria Cassano
May 24
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The Man I Used to Love Became the Man I Wished He Was
The Man I Used to Love Became the Man I Wished He Was
But it was too late
No blabs
May 22
Was This Whole Parenting Thing a Mistake?
Was This Whole Parenting Thing a Mistake?
It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
Sarah Stroh
May 22
Why is the High Road Seemingly Reserved for Women?
Why is the High Road Seemingly Reserved for Women?
Because we are strong enough to make the climb
Lori Welch Brown
May 21
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The Last Breakup
The Last Breakup
Putting an end to an obsessive relationship
Tiffany Norman
May 20
Losing Weight Terrified Me — But Why?
Losing Weight Terrified Me — But Why?
The world is not a safe place for pretty women
Maria Cassano
May 19
Being Single After Abuse Just Hits Different
Being Single After Abuse Just Hits Different
I’ve never enjoyed myself more
Suzanna Quintana
May 18
Harrison Butker Casts Shade on Taylor Swift in His Infamous Speech
Harrison Butker Casts Shade on Taylor Swift in His Infamous Speech
His words were an intentional slam to the self-made billionaire
Ali Hall
May 17
Finding Safety — Navigating Premature Menopause in My 30s
Finding Safety — Navigating Premature Menopause in My 30s
“Safety is the treatment.” — Stephen Porge
Eva Grape
May 17
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