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November 2, 2015

Our Contributor Dr. Jessica Zucker Helps Us Find the Right Words After Pregnancy Loss

Our contributor Dr. Jessica Zucker launches a line of cards to make it easier to talk about pregnancy loss.


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Published on November 02, 2015 08:13

October 28, 2015

Parting Words: Reading My Mother’s Eulogy

Dana Schwartz shares her powerful experience with her mother's death in this week's Her Stories Voices column, "Reading My Mother's Eulogy."


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Published on October 28, 2015 03:00

October 14, 2015

HerStories Voices: Gifts From Grandma

Today, I’m excited to share a beautiful essay from Justine Uhlenbrock. I’d like to thank everyone for their patience as I’ve gotten my “sea legs” here at The HerStories Project. I’ve read so many beautiful essays in the last few weeks, and I’m in awe of the talents of my fellow writers. The good news […]


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Published on October 14, 2015 03:00

October 7, 2015

When to Unfriend on Facebook

Have you ever unfriended someone on Facebook? Did you have any regrets? We’re still in new territory when it comes to friendship boundaries online and all opinions are welcome here. Let us know what you would do in the same situation. Do you have a question for Nina? Use our anonymous form. You can read […]


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Published on October 07, 2015 03:00

September 8, 2015

HerTake: Struggling With Writer Envy

This month’s HerTake friendship question is all about envy. Can you relate to feeling jealous of a close friend’s success? Can you help our letter writer with your experience and advice? Do you have a question for Nina? Use our anonymous form. You can read Nina’s answers to past questions here. Dear Nina,  I’ve been […]


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Published on September 08, 2015 02:55

August 26, 2015

Meet Our New Assistant Editor: Allie Smith

Meet Allie Smith, the HerStories Project's new Assistant Editor.


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Published on August 26, 2015 11:37

August 11, 2015

HerStories Voices: Solidify

We're thrilled to present the latest HerStories Voices essay "Solidify" by Jackie Cangro.


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Published on August 11, 2015 02:57

August 4, 2015

HerTake: Your Friend, Not Your Free Editor

Today’s question comes from a writer who feels that friends and acquaintances who ask for “quick” editing help for their writing projects or their teens’ college essays, for example, are taking advantage of her friendship. We bet that readers from many professions can relate.


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Published on August 04, 2015 03:01

July 29, 2015

And Then We Meet (In Real Life, Yes for the First Time) at #BlogHer15

Jessica and Stephanie meet for the first time at BlogHer15 in NYC!


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Published on July 29, 2015 07:06

July 14, 2015

HerTake: Dropped From a Group of Friends

In this week's HerTake column, Nina advises a college student who believes that her friendships are all falling apart.


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Published on July 14, 2015 02:59