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Self

My Story: I Can’t Stop Grieving My Dog, and That’s OK

Even though I miss my dog, I'll always remember the good times we shared.

Natalie Harmsen

May 2, 2022

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Style

My Battle With Alopecia Helped Me Redefine Beauty

One woman opens up about how she deals with her condition and how she became stronger from it.

Trishelle Esposito

April 5, 2022

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Self

My Story: How I Ended My 8-Year Relationship

Some relationships just aren't the right fit.

Alexa Keeler

January 25, 2022

Self

I’m Doing the Veganuary Challenge and Here’s What I’m Most...

An aspiring vegan shares her journey.

Tracey Moore

January 17, 2022

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Culture

My Story: I Travelled Solo for the First Time During the...

An introvert answers the call to solo travel.

Tracey Moore

November 29, 2021

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Self

My Story: How a Life-Changing Surgery Helped My Endometriosis

A personal story about how a hysterectomy provided relief from a decades-long battle with endometriosis.

Melissa Girimonte

September 16, 2021

Self

My Story: I Survived COVID While Home Alone With Three Kids

Thirteen months and four lockdowns after the pandemic was announced, my worst fear came to life.

Kat Antonopoulos

July 6, 2021

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Self

Should I Freeze my Eggs or Get a Boyfriend Instead?

One woman opens up about the very real consequences of losing time in the pandemic.

Michelle McTeague

March 22, 2021

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Social Justice

Here’s How I Feel Being Asian in Canada in 2021

A queer Asian woman talks about being gay and Chinese when Asian hate crimes are on the rise.

Chloe Tse

March 19, 2021

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Self

I Confronted My Partner About His Racist Family Members and...

One writer opens up about the complexities of love and racism.

Kat Antonopoulos

February 16, 2021

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Self

I Tried Sound Therapy and Had the Best Nap of My Life

Lending an ear to the alternative therapy that’s been making some noise.

Alexa Keeler

February 2, 2021

Tincture, two candles burning, one on a page of a book on a bed

Self

This is How I Fought Insomnia and Won

A sleep-stressed writer battles for rest — winning with an unexpected sleep aid.

Brittany Devenyi

January 25, 2021