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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 Armstrong

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 Armstrong

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

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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

Self

Bush Confidence: Why I keep My Body Hair

One woman opens up about how she finally learned to embrace her body hair in all its glory.

Laura Grande

January 19, 2021

Ambition

I was a PG-13 Cam Girl and Here’s Why the Money...

A retired cam girl opens up about her cash flow and what it was like to go live for the internet.

Trishelle Esposito

November 30, 2020

Self

I Confronted My Racist Neighbour and Our Kids Can’t Play...

One Canadian woman opens up about her struggle with a racist neighbour and fellow parent.

Louise Griew

November 16, 2020

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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

November 2, 2020

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Self

I Married My High School Sweetheart, and This is What it’s...

Here's what life can be like when you're tangled at the roots.

Rebecca Burstein

October 19, 2020