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When NOT Communicating is the Way to Go
When NOT Communicating is the Way to Go
Is there a time when it’s just not worth it
Sarah Stroh
Dec 14
How I Accidentally Started a Business I’m Not Qualified to Run
How I Accidentally Started a Business I’m Not Qualified to Run
And how successful men do this type of thing all the time
Maria Cassano
Dec 13
Ending the Cycle of Emotional Trauma and Abuse
Ending the Cycle of Emotional Trauma and Abuse
Finding hope after overcoming guilt for ending my marriage
Zalea T.
Dec 13
Tiny Imprints and Long Haulers
Tiny Imprints and Long Haulers
Should old acquaintances be forgot
Tiffany Norman
Dec 12
The Beauty of Being an Invisible Woman
The Beauty of Being an Invisible Woman
And having zero eyes on me
Suzanna Quintana
Dec 12
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5 Things I Stopped Doing Once I Was in a Secure Relationship
5 Things I Stopped Doing Once I Was in a Secure Relationship
I’m no longer addicted to emotionally avoidant men
Maria Cassano
Dec 11
The Whole Friend-Finding Process is a Massive Energy Suck
The Whole Friend-Finding Process is a Massive Energy Suck
Because small talk and posturing are overrated
Kari Hamdan
Dec 10
Bras Restricted More Than Just My Breasts
Bras Restricted More Than Just My Breasts
I felt obligated to wear a bra, but I am tired of it
SK Lee
Dec 4
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The Real Reason I Got Divorced
The Real Reason I Got Divorced
Of all the reasons I could have left, there was one thing I couldn’t ignore
Jennifer Lily Marie
Dec 4
Dear Feminists: Is it Okay That I Aspire to be a Mum?
Dear Feminists: Is it Okay That I Aspire to be a Mum?
How gender inequality causes us to reject motherhood
SK Lee
Dec 1
I Had Sex With a Woman and It Was Better Than Therapy
I Had Sex With a Woman and It Was Better Than Therapy
I finally discovered what I really want
Julia P Dias
Nov 30
Exposing Myself and Using My Real Name as a Writer
Exposing Myself and Using My Real Name as a Writer
No longer hiding behind a pseudonym
Jingjing
Nov 29
From Hiding to Belonging: Surviving My Painful Awkwardness
From Hiding to Belonging: Surviving My Painful Awkwardness
Navigating fear, friendship, and finding my place
Victoria Corindi 🌻
Nov 27
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