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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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  • How I Turn Heartbreak and Dating Frustrations Into Money (To Fund Future Dates)

    How I Turn Heartbreak and Dating Frustrations Into Money (To Fund Future Dates)

    The method is straightforward
    Go to the profile of Gracia Kleijnen
    Gracia Kleijnen
    Mar 21
    Does the British Media Hate Women?

    Does the British Media Hate Women?

    How the media tries to silence the victims of sexual assault
    Go to the profile of Isabella Neuro-Spicy
    Isabella Neuro-Spicy
    Mar 20
    Eight Signs You Are Beginning To Heal From Codependency

    Eight Signs You Are Beginning To Heal From Codependency

    You stop trying to hold onto every relationship and start letting go of the ones that no longer serve you.
    Go to the profile of Carrie Wynn
    Carrie Wynn
    Mar 19
    Lessons Under a Foreign Sky

    Lessons Under a Foreign Sky

    I didn’t realize how far I’d come until I looked up
    Go to the profile of Neelam Sharma
    Neelam Sharma
    Mar 19
    I Vote Buffy Sainte-Marie For Woman Of The Year

    I Vote Buffy Sainte-Marie For Woman Of The Year

    Because this Indigenous woman embodies what North America we should all aspire for
    Go to the profile of Samantha Hodder
    Samantha Hodder
    Mar 18
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    Being Groomed: The Ultimate Self-Betrayal

    Being Groomed: The Ultimate Self-Betrayal

    You’d think I’d be safe from this in my 40's
    Go to the profile of Christina Sophia
    Christina Sophia
    Mar 18
    It Took Finding Good Friends to Realize I Always Had Bad Ones

    It Took Finding Good Friends to Realize I Always Had Bad Ones

    If you’re an old friend of mine, sorry not sorry, you know it’s true
    Go to the profile of Zoë Kuehn
    Zoë Kuehn
    Mar 17
    Addiction and the Mother Wound: What’s the Connection?

    Addiction and the Mother Wound: What’s the Connection?

    Are we all just trying to mother ourselves?
    Go to the profile of Kathy Parker
    Kathy Parker
    Mar 17
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    What Should You Do When You Witness Abuse Happening In Public?

    What Should You Do When You Witness Abuse Happening In Public?

    We’ve all wanted to be the hero but there are some serious risks that come with intervention
    Go to the profile of Alexandria Roswick
    Alexandria Roswick
    Mar 16
    I’m on the Fence About Marriage

    I’m on the Fence About Marriage

    Says the woman approaching her anniversary
    Go to the profile of Lori Welch Brown
    Lori Welch Brown
    Mar 14
    When Your Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain

    When Your Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain

    Is it worth it?
    Go to the profile of Zoë Kuehn
    Zoë Kuehn
    Mar 14
    When You Leave a Narcissist, Here’s What to Expect

    When You Leave a Narcissist, Here’s What to Expect

    They’re not done hurting you
    Go to the profile of Suzanna Quintana
    Suzanna Quintana
    Mar 12
    How CIS Women Must Hold Space and Embrace Our Trans Co-Workers

    How CIS Women Must Hold Space and Embrace Our Trans Co-Workers

    Empathy and compassion belong in the workplace
    Go to the profile of Ilona Goanos
    Ilona Goanos
    Mar 12
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