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first person For Your Consideration: Roasting a Full Duck Because You Miss Your Dog I’m a slob in the kitchen. I’m a slob in most domains of my life, but especially in the kitchen. I’ve always known this, but living with Lola made me… Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya — Mar 12, 2025
first person I Forgive Myself for My Past Situationships and I’ma Keep Having Them I’ve known for a long time that my mom’s lack of emotional availability was a setup for my romantic relationships. Fatima Kay — Mar 4, 2025
first person I’m a Therapist, and I Have Imposter Syndrome, Too I can have imposter syndrome and be a good therapist. In fact, I wouldn’t be a good therapist if I didn’t at least try to practice what I preach. Em Win — Feb 27, 2025
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first person What Watercoloring Has Taught Me I’ve been fixated on rocks lately, among the landscapes. Christina Tucker — Feb 17, 2025
first person 20 Thoughts From My Twenties on My 30th Birthday I’m 30 today! AH! I write that statement with an equal amount of dread and excitement bubbling in my chest. Em Win — Feb 16, 2025
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