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Being Tall Made Me Feel Like I Wasn’t Woman Enough
Being Tall Made Me Feel Like I Wasn’t Woman Enough
You probably didn’t mean it — but your tall friends remember.
Emilia Vicemi
Jun 13
Can I Get a Do-Over and Re-Divorce My Narcissistic Ex?
Can I Get a Do-Over and Re-Divorce My Narcissistic Ex?
The regret is real
Suzanna Quintana
Jun 12
Why You Date the Way You Do
Why You Date the Way You Do
Could your attachment style influence which partners you choose?
Christine Rosas
Jun 12
I Should Have Ran When I Heard the Way He Talked About Other Women
I Should Have Ran When I Heard the Way He Talked About Other Women
My toxic ex was constantly putting women down, including me
Jade M.
Jun 12
When My Mother Was Dying, I Was Both Her Child and Her Chaplain
When My Mother Was Dying, I Was Both Her Child and Her Chaplain
Navigating a sacred tension as I supported my mother in her final days
Lizzy Dieng
Jun 11
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Tables for Women, Chairs Only for Men
Tables for Women, Chairs Only for Men
How patriarchy prevents South Asian women from taking the center stage — quite literally!
Pallabi Dey Purkayastha
Jun 10
On the Edge of the Nest: What It Means to Let Go of Our Children
On the Edge of the Nest: What It Means to Let Go of Our Children
My daughter graduates from high school today, and everything is about to change —
Mary Wise (she/her)
Jun 9
In India, a Marriage Isn’t Complete Without a Baby
In India, a Marriage Isn’t Complete Without a Baby
“Show me my grandson’s face next year”
Radha Mishra | Journalist | Writer
Jun 8
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Indian Women Can Never Adopt the 4B Lifestyle
Indian Women Can Never Adopt the 4B Lifestyle
Because they will be *forced* into doing it all against their wishes
Pallabi Dey Purkayastha
Jun 7
Stop Saying “Not All Men” — Prove It With This One Powerful Action
Stop Saying “Not All Men” — Prove It With This One Powerful Action
This is exactly how you make a woman feel safe.
Maria Cassano
Jun 7
Abusers Hide in Plain Sight Because We’re Looking for Monsters, Not Nice Guys
Abusers Hide in Plain Sight Because We’re Looking for Monsters, Not...
The myths that perpetuate abuse
Suzanna Quintana
Jun 7
Why Every Little Girl is Singing “Defying Gravity” Right Now
Why Every Little Girl is Singing “Defying Gravity” Right Now
How the musical “Wicked” became this generation’s anthem for female power
The Mindful Muse-Becca
Jun 6
Nice Girls Don’t Bother Anyone
Nice Girls Don’t Bother Anyone
The people-pleaser’s guide to saying what you mean, without emojis.
Ashleigh Riehl
Jun 6
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