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Life Without Children

“But, Who Will Take Care of You When You’re Older?”

And other questions, assumptions, and misconceptions I receive about being child-free

Feb 20

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Feb 20

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Curious

7 Uncomfortable Truths I Learned After Moving in with My Boyfriend

There’s a lot to learn (and nowhere to hide) in a 550 square foot apartment.

Oct 24, 2021

7 Uncomfortable Truths I Learned After Moving in with My Boyfriend

Oct 24, 2021

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P.S. I Love You

Got a Partner Whose Love Language is Gift Giving? Here Are 5 Truths They Want You to Know

It’s less about the price tag

Nov 23, 2018

Got a Partner Whose Love Language is Gift Giving? Here Are 5 Truths They Want You to Know

Nov 23, 2018

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Psychology of Workplaces

Why I Stopped Moving My Mouse Every Five Minutes

Trading digital surveillance for deadline-based trust

Apr 21

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Apr 21

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Wholistique

5 Types of Friendships I’ve Learned to Appreciate (and Let Go Of)

Not all friendships are meant to last — and that’s okay

Apr 5

5 Types of Friendships I’ve Learned to Appreciate (and Let Go Of)

Apr 5

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Wholistique

The Therapist Breakup I Didn’t See Coming — and the Hard Truths It Revealed

I sought therapy to gain clarity about my relationship. Instead, I walked away with clarity about myself.

Apr 1

The Therapist Breakup I Didn’t See Coming — and the Hard Truths It Revealed

Apr 1

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Life Without Children

The Real Reason People Ask ‘When Are You Having Kids?’ and Why It Needs to Stop

Which goes beyond having nothing better to ask

Mar 5

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Mar 5

Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

Why I turned down a job interview in a nightmare job market

Feb 5

Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

Feb 5

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ILLUMINATION

The Haunting Truth Behind Ghost Jobs

A shady practice that’s haunting job seekers — and what we can do about it.

Nov 20, 2024

The Haunting Truth Behind Ghost Jobs

Nov 20, 2024

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Invisible Illness

7 Valuable Lessons I Learned Dealing With a Toxic Manager as a Highly Sensitive Person

Listen to your body, it knows more than you think.

Mar 17, 2024

7 Valuable Lessons I Learned Dealing With a Toxic Manager as a Highly Sensitive Person

Mar 17, 2024

Andrea A

Andrea A

An overthinker writing from the heart. Sharing “aha” moments and uncomfortable truths one story at a time.

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