Next July 24th will be my 50th birthday. It falls on a Sunday, which is …
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Come on, Menopause! Part Two
Last week I got all excited because my period was late and I fantasized that …
Read MoreCome on, Menopause!
My 28-day cycle ended earlier this week. Wednesday should have been day one of my …
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Most of my life I went around feeling afraid of many things: friendship, male attention, …
Read MoreHolidays without Parenting
We Americans grow up with kid-focused holidays such as Halloween and Christmas where everything is …
Read MoreDefense Against Multiple Assailants
Most sexual assault (93%) is committed by a single criminal, but in case you want to …
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Read More“I Don’t Consider Myself Elderly”
I was at a party on Saturday, talking with a group of women who were …
Read MoreArm Yourself and Never Be Afraid
I’m not talking about arming yourself with a weapon. I’m talking about arming yourself with …
Read MoreCrying Is Good
Sometimes I cry not because I’m upset. Sometimes I cry when I feel very happy …
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