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Like It Never Happened

Like It Never Happened

"Am I strong enough to take care of an evil cancer patient?"

2025

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“Are you okay?”

(We’ve Been Silently Building Strength.)

They say we’re weak for needing therapy; we’re naval-gazing. We’re doing absolutely nothing. We say we’re breaking generational curses, and…

3d ago

(We’ve Been Silently Building Strength.)

3d ago

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Yes, My Books Are My Babies

Something I’ve struggled to admit to myself for a long time

Apr 11

Yes, My Books Are My Babies

Apr 11

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“Are you okay?”

College was a cool place for a girl to be until it was a normal place for a girl to be.

When I was a growing millennial, I watched a lot of those movies that showed up on TV. Once of them was GI Jane.

Apr 3

College was a cool place for a girl to be until it was a normal place for a girl to be.

Apr 3

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“Are you okay?”

The Point Is To Look Unnatural

When it comes to plastic surgery, there’s a lot of emphasis on “looking natural.” You don’t want people to know you’ve had work done.

Apr 2

The Point Is To Look Unnatural

Apr 2

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(Here’s What Chappell Roan REALLY Exposed About Having Kids)

In a recent interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Chappell Roan said something that has a particular subset of the population…

Mar 31

(Here’s What Chappell Roan REALLY Exposed About Having Kids)

Mar 31

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I’m Anxious; But You’re Crashing Out

I’m anxious about things; My dreams are more vivid, more real. I can feel the tension in my body and I work to let it go. I’m…

Mar 26

I’m Anxious; But You’re Crashing Out

Mar 26

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When You Asked Me To Forgive The Unforgivable

When you asked me to forgive the unforgivable, I thought your heart was in a good place. You just wanted to repair a family. You didn’t…

Mar 23

When You Asked Me To Forgive The Unforgivable

Mar 23

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AI Robot Movies Are Always About Gender…But Now, They’re Critiques Of Women

Terminator 2: Judgement Day is one of my favorite movies. It’s probably the biggest signifier of my age—Leather jackets, Guns N’ Roses…

Mar 22

AI Robot Movies Are Always About Gender…But Now, They’re Critiques Of Women

Mar 22

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Is This Guy Financially Torturing His Wife?

I’ve been watching more Caleb Hammer lately, probably because my student loan payments might shoot up as the Department of Education is…

Mar 20

Is This Guy Financially Torturing His Wife?

Mar 20

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Did You Gwen Stefani Me?

I remember when you bought your first brand new car. It wasn’t your first car, but it was the first one you drove off the lot. You were…

Mar 20

Did You Gwen Stefani Me?

Mar 20

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