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Parenting
My Daughter Is Deaf
Here's what I want you to know about it.
By Sharon Lynn Clark
, February 25, 2020
5 Min Read
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Relationships
How I'm Sabotaging My Chances Of Finding Love
This must happen to other people ... right?
By Anonymous
, February 25, 2020
3 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Why I Feel Bolder In My 50s Than Ever Before
Sometimes I don't even recognize myself.
By Linda Wolff
, February 18, 2020
3 Min Read
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Parenting
The Keepsake That Connects My Daughter To My Late Mother And Grandmother
But if it gets lost, I'll be at peace.
By Jo Varnish
, February 4, 2020
5 Min Read
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Parenting
OMG! A Guy Was Checking Me Out
No, actually he was looking at my daughter!
January 17, 2020
2 Min Read
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Health
Why I'm Afraid Of Dentists
I have so many things I want to get off of my chest, and I just don’t know where to start.
By Suzanne Hayes
, January 7, 2020
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Finding A Place For My Rage
These years have taught me to advocate for my needs.
By Aileen Weintraub
, January 7, 2020
4 Min Read
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Relationships
What I Finally Convinced My Husband To Do
He's been a stubborn soul mate.
By Lisa Kanarek
, December 17, 2019
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Why ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Is Crappy Advice
It feeds the beast of imposter syndrome.
By Kristen Mae
, December 17, 2019
4 Min Read
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Relationships
Political Differences Ended a Friendship and It Still Makes Me Sad
I was completely blindsided.
By Christine Burke
, December 3, 2019
3 Min Read
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Lifestyle
The Obsession We Really Need To Let Go Of
I, for one, would feel a lot freer.
By Kristen Mae
, December 3, 2019
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
I Lost My Late Mother's Ring
Here's why that might be a good thing.
By Brahna Yassky
, November 19, 2019
3 Min Read
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