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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
    Go to the profile of Carin M. LaCount, O.D.
    Carin M. LaCount, O.D.
    Mar 29
    Today, I Was Brave

    Today, I Was Brave

    It was terrifying
    Go to the profile of Hope Rising
    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
    Go to the profile of Colleen Sheehy Orme
    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
    Go to the profile of Lori Welch Brown
    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
    Go to the profile of Colleen Sheehy Orme
    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
    Go to the profile of Addie Page
    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
    Go to the profile of Suzanna Quintana
    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
    Go to the profile of Jade M.
    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”
    Go to the profile of Gracia Kleijnen
    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
    Go to the profile of Ilona Goanos
    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.
    Go to the profile of Ossiana Tepfenhart
    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
    Go to the profile of Ashley Kim | Adventure Motherhood
    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.
    Go to the profile of MaryBeth
    MaryBeth
    Mar 22
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