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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

Digital Strategist, Chloe Tse, looking at the camera

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

Faceless couple sits with a man's arm around a woman's waist

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

Singing bow on someone's stomach being used by another person's hands

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

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

Young brunette woman wearing multi-coloured hairclips and a leather jacket

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

Beautiful wedding photo featuring the groom and bride

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

Adventures

I Escaped the Kids and Went to Tobermory This Fall

Because a trip away from the little ones can be good for relationships, mental health and more.

Amber Dowling

October 15, 2020