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Unheard Voices

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2d ago

Not Everything Deserves a Reaction

Sometimes, silence is a choice. Other times, it’s just everything I wanted to say but didn’t.

Not Everything Deserves a Reaction

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Sep 2

My Best Friend Took My Husband From Me

During the first year of my marriage, my husband constantly reminded me that I was not being a good enough wife.

My Best Friend Took My Husband From Me

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Aug 24

I Learned to Say “I’m Fine” Before I Knew What Fine Felt Like

Some childhood fears don’t disappear. They learn how to grow up with us.

I Learned to Say “I’m Fine” Before I Knew What Fine Felt Like

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Aug 28

I Love My Father, But I Didn’t Always Like the Way He Treated My Mother

For years, I felt caught between loving my father and wanting to protect my mother. Growing up, I learned I didn’t have to choose.

I Love My Father, But I Didn’t Always Like the Way He Treated My Mother

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Speaking Bipolar

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2h ago

I Once Wished I Could Read Minds. Now I’m Grateful I Can’t.

Some things are better left unknown, even when we think knowing everything would make life easier.

I Once Wished I Could Read Minds. Now I’m Grateful I Can’t.

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Pen With Paper

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11h ago

My Wedding Was Postponed Twice at the Last Minute

First, a week before the wedding. Then, just two days before the new date. I started wondering if it was a sign.

My Wedding Was Postponed Twice at the Last Minute

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Write A Catalyst

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1d ago

I Can’t Even Watch a TV Show Without Checking My Phone Anymore

Somewhere along the way, I lost the ability to do one thing at a time.

I Can’t Even Watch a TV Show Without Checking My Phone Anymore

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Heart Speak

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2d ago

Sometimes, I Imagine a Life Where Nobody Needs Me

Not forever. Just long enough to hear myself think.

Sometimes, I Imagine a Life Where Nobody Needs Me

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Infinite Impulse

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3d ago

I Don’t Like Compliments, but I Can’t Handle Criticism Either

I don’t want people to praise me. I just don’t want them to criticize me.

I Don’t Like Compliments, but I Can’t Handle Criticism Either

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Oct 26

I Don’t Want to Break My Daughter’s Spirit, But I Need Her to Respect Me

Photo by Galih Jelih on Unsplash

I Don’t Want to Break My Daughter’s Spirit, But I Need Her to Respect Me

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Writing about the things we feel, question, and experience but rarely say out loud, from family and relationships to work, money, and everything in between.

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