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I Was Unexpectedly Widowed at 29. Then I Found Out About My Husband's Affairs.

Society still holds tight to the worn adage of "never speak ill of the dead," which made it nearly impossible for me to share my story.
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At 59, I Went Viral On TikTok. I Was Afraid Of The Comments — But I Never Expected This.

"In the first few videos, I wore that little black club dress with the flattering neckline. But today I’m in an old trapeze costume."
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My Parents Were Violent — First With Each Other, Then With Us. Here's Why I Let Them Back Into My Life.

"I couldn’t open my jaw. I was to tell the doctor I fell down the stairs. Mom stayed nearby to make sure I did."
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My Mom Was Killed Crossing The Street. Years Later, Here's What I Still Struggle To Accept.

"She had the right of way. There were no visibility issues. It was the day before her 65th birthday."
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Today Is Officially 'Quitters Day.' Here's Why You Should Consider Quitting Too.

If you’re really set on picking a resolution, how about this one?
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I Was Judged For Not Having A Child. When I Had One At 44, I Was Shocked By The Response.

"I didn’t feel allowed to not know whether I wanted a child someday. It was either/or, with character assumptions attached to each."
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At 19, I Was Forced To Marry A Stranger And Was Sexually Assaulted Every Month For 12 Years

"I love my daughters, but I did not consent to having them."
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I've Dealt With Body Issues My Entire Life. Here's How Getting Naked In Public Helped Me Heal.

"I was an ocean away from anyone who’d made fun of my body ... so I tried to psych myself up for this new adventure."
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I Almost Died Giving Birth — Twice. This Is The Lifesaving Knowledge I Wish I'd Had.

"'What happened?' I asked. 'You hemorrhaged again,' she said. 'This time you lost over a liter of blood.'"
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I Study Single People For A Living. 'The Golden Bachelor' Got This 1 Thing Totally Wrong.

“I’m happy for anyone whose dreams have come true. But I’m sad too. And mad.”
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