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I can do more now post-op, & I’m starting to lose some weight. I don’t know if it’ll become noticeable, but in case it does:***please don’t tie my worth or

The ladies of TikTok are telling “sex trafficking near miss” stories again.In all reported cases of sex trafficking, how many times has a victim been taken while shopping at Target,

I wish more than anything that I could go back in time and cancel that beach trip. The idea of planning a vacation at all, even a brief one, is

A whole lot of folks are using #SaveOurChildren to talk about child sex trafficking, praising Trump’s (fictional) actions and saying it needs more focus than COVID.I survived sex trafficking. Don’t

This week our state & school district are making decisions about the school year.My kids & I are high risk, but I’m a single mom. I’m beyond exhausted. My kids

When we adopted our youngest from Taiwan, we had to sign a form stating that we understood she was likely “mentally defective” and that we wouldn’t try to return her

Disabled people or family members of disabled people, if church has ever been part of your life, did you ever feel excluded or unwelcome within the church because of your

So here’s the thing about “I should call my mom even though she’s abusive & toxic because...”Yes, that’s a thought. Don’t bully yourself for thinking it.But also, put down the

Trauma life hack:Brené Brown suggests writing names of those who get input into your life on a 2x2 paper.I call them my post-it note people.Sometimes during times of trauma, we

As a writer, I respect the work of others.@msrachelhollis, I’m concerned. You posted a quote from Maya Angelou as if those were your words. When called out, you said you

When people die, decisions must be made about the body and the service and such.Those decisions are limited right now, as cremation is the only option right now in many

Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease do not tell my kids that their daddy is waiting for them in heaven.We’re stable now, but this led to a couple suicidal crises for some of my kids.