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A Dead Hamster Fooled Me Into Believing I Could Be Loved
A Dead Hamster Fooled Me Into Believing I Could Be Loved
Understanding a narcissist’s counterfeit love
Carin M. LaCount, O.D.
Mar 29
Today, I Was Brave
Today, I Was Brave
It was terrifying
Hope Rising
Mar 27
During Divorce, My Husband Couldn’t Look Me in the Eyes
During Divorce, My Husband Couldn’t Look Me in the Eyes
My theory is it’s for one of two reasons, but I settled on a third
Colleen Sheehy Orme
Mar 27
Ten Things I Vow to Never Do Again
Ten Things I Vow to Never Do Again
Intentions are only as good as the intent behind them
Lori Welch Brown
Mar 26
When I Was Younger, I Listened to My Husband’s Words
When I Was Younger, I Listened to My Husband’s Words
Age made me smart enough to watch his actions
Colleen Sheehy Orme
Mar 26
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The Real Problem with TikTok’s ‘Glamour’ Filter
The Real Problem with TikTok’s ‘Glamour’ Filter
It’s not about beauty standards or even AI
Addie Page
Mar 25
Stop Listening to People Who Say We’re All on the Spectrum of Narcissism!
Stop Listening to People Who Say We’re All on the Spectrum of Narci...
Or that a little bit of narcissism is healthy
Suzanna Quintana
Mar 25
My Apartment Manager Made Me Feel Like a Prisoner
My Apartment Manager Made Me Feel Like a Prisoner
He robbed me of my independence because I wasn’t interested in him
Jade M.
Mar 24
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Not Sure Whether to Say “Yes” to a Date? Ask Yourself This One Simple Question
Not Sure Whether to Say “Yes” to a Date? Ask Yourself This One Simple Question
Eliminate pondering whether “you should give it a chance”
Gracia Kleijnen
Mar 24
How To Make New Friends as a Mature Woman
How To Make New Friends as a Mature Woman
Here is my roadmap for finding your soul sisters
Ilona Goanos
Mar 23
‘Texit’ Is Happening and It Will Kill People
‘Texit’ Is Happening and It Will Kill People
Don’t mess with Texas doctors. Or do, if you don’t care about getting healthcare.
Ossiana Tepfenhart
Mar 23
I Regret Taking My Husband’s Name
I Regret Taking My Husband’s Name
My married name doesn’t feel like my own
Ashley Kim | Adventure Motherhood
Mar 23
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Giving Birth
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Giving Birth
As a first time mom, here are the things I wish someone had told me in advance.
MaryBeth
Mar 22
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