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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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  • “I’m an Abuser,” said No Abuser Ever

    “I’m an Abuser,” said No Abuser Ever

    So why do we still believe them over their victims?
    Go to the profile of Suzanna Quintana
    Suzanna Quintana
    Feb 2
    Happiness May Be the Stretch Goal That’s Pulling You Down

    Happiness May Be the Stretch Goal That’s Pulling You Down

    “Just be happy” is a pressure cooker of epic proportions
    Go to the profile of Lori Welch Brown
    Lori Welch Brown
    Feb 2
    Warning Signs I Was Heading for an Abusive Relationship

    Warning Signs I Was Heading for an Abusive Relationship

    If you recognise any of them, it’s time for a change.
    Go to the profile of Lisa Johnson
    Lisa Johnson
    Feb 1
    Real-Life Examples Of Overstepping About Whether Or Not A Woman Should Have Children

    Real-Life Examples Of Overstepping About Whether Or Not A Woman Sho...

    “Your wife wants more kids; give her more kids.”
    Go to the profile of Carrie Wynn
    Carrie Wynn
    Feb 1
    Who Would Hurt a Little Girl?

    Who Would Hurt a Little Girl?

    Healing my inner child by rewriting my story
    Go to the profile of Kimberly Kastanek
    Kimberly Kastanek
    Jan 31
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    The Genius of Claire Keegan

    The Genius of Claire Keegan

    One of the world’s finest novelists shows why awards judges have showered her with honors
    Go to the profile of Janice Harayda
    Janice Harayda
    Jan 31
    For Those Sick of Reading About Narcissists and Want Those of Us Who Write About Them to Stop

    For Those Sick of Reading About Narcissists and Want Those of Us Wh...

    What do we know anyway?
    Go to the profile of Suzanna Quintana
    Suzanna Quintana
    Jan 30
    Men Who Prefer the Maiden

    Men Who Prefer the Maiden

    Do they all have Peter Pan Syndrome?
    Go to the profile of Christina Sophia
    Christina Sophia
    Jan 30
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    Look Out for These Red Flags in Friendships

    Look Out for These Red Flags in Friendships

    With friends like these who needs enemies
    Go to the profile of Suzanna Quintana
    Suzanna Quintana
    Jan 28
    Is There Such a Thing as Objective Selfishness?

    Is There Such a Thing as Objective Selfishness?

    I have my doubts
    Go to the profile of Christina Sophia
    Christina Sophia
    Jan 27
    Bereavement, Self-Reflection, and Finding Peace

    Bereavement, Self-Reflection, and Finding Peace

    Gratitude comes at the most unlikely times
    Go to the profile of Frances Hickmott
    Frances Hickmott
    Jan 27
    I Fell for a Narcissist Then I Prayed for a Miracle

    I Fell for a Narcissist Then I Prayed for a Miracle

    It made me deny this powerful narcissistic truth
    Go to the profile of Colleen Sheehy Orme
    Colleen Sheehy Orme
    Jan 26
    The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make When Submitting to Publications on Medium

    The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make When Submitting to Publicatio...

    Use these mistakes as lessons to up your acceptance game
    Go to the profile of Suzanna Quintana
    Suzanna Quintana
    Jan 25
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