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April 9, 2015
Meet the Contributors to Mothering Through the Darkness
Today we announce the contributors to Mothering Through the Darkness: Women on the Postpartum Experience. Learn more about these amazing writers.
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April 5, 2015
Our Newest Class: “Mother. Writer: Finding, Claiming, and Using Our Voices”
We're thrilled to announce our newest HerStories Project writing class, "Mother, Writer." Join us in May!
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April 1, 2015
HerStories Voices: How Do the Dead Drink Tea?
Alison Lee is a blogging and writing dynamo and a valuable member of our HerStories community. Today Alison tells us more about a powerful family influence: her grandmother.
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March 24, 2015
HerTake Advice Column: Too Close, Too Quickly
Today’s HerTake question comes from a woman who regrets letting a friendship get too close too quickly and now must find a way to establish better boundaries.
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March 19, 2015
HerStories Voices: The Mommy Inside the Rocks
We’re so happy to present to you the second HerStories Voices column. This week’s essay is from Kathryn Wallingford. In Kathryn’s own words, her essay is about “rocks, remembering why I love Toni Morrison, and teaching my son to put apples in his pocket. How do we allow the continued growth of an imagination when […]
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March 16, 2015
Announcing the HerStories Project Writing Contest Winners… and a Book Cover Reveal!
We are thrilled to present the winners of the first HerStories Project writing contest.
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March 14, 2015
MY OTHER EX Chosen as a Finalist for INDIEFAB Book of the Year
MY OTHER EX is a finalist for INDIEFAB Book of the Year!
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March 10, 2015
Bucking a Trend: Birthday Parties and More
This week’s HerTake question is seemingly about birthday parties, but it’s really about so much more.
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March 4, 2015
HerStories Project Voices: Dancing At the Edge of the Spotlight
Introducing the first essay in our HerStories Project Voices series, "Dancing at the Edge of the Spotlight" by Rachel Furey.
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February 24, 2015
Imbalance in Friendships
Today’s question for Nina is about recognizing a one-sided friendship and deciding whether to restore the balance or move on.
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