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Why I’m Hopelessly Addicted to Romance Novels
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I’m a 32-year-old married mother with a healthy appreciation for snacks that can be eaten quietly while the child is not looking. I love writing, obsessively drink coffee, and I…
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Why Turning 32 Feels Like a Low-Grade Identity Crisis
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It happened after just two beers. Ok, they were craft ones, with adjectives like “hazy” or “notes of grapefruit.” And suddenly I was mainlining Imodium like it was a Vodka…
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How to Stay Sane in This Crazy World: A Croatian Survival Guide
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In a world where the news cycle spins faster than a Zagreb tram on a tight schedule and zero air conditioning, staying sane feels like trying to hold onto your…
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I Want to Start Smoking Again, But Make It a Personality Trait
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By: A Woman Who Knows Better, But Doesn’t Care (Except She Kinda Does) There’s a special kind of nostalgia reserved for chain-smoking on a cold balcony at 2am while talking…
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Blood, Sweat, and Sanitary Pads: A Memoir
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by a Mother, a Writer, a Walking Mess 8:13 AM – Wombageddon Begins My eyes open to the delicate sound of a toddler yelling “Go hide!” from under my duvet,…
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The Middle Child Manifesto
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Being a middle child is like being the stunt double in a family drama you didn’t audition for. You’re there for every scene, catching emotional punches, but your name’s not…
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Easter: The Great Feast of Panic and Leftover Janjetina
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Ah, Easter. That magical time when the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers, the sound of chirping birds, and the unmistakable aroma of impending family-induced chaos. A…
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Why We Start Skipping Our Own Birthdays After 30 (And It’s Totally Fine, I Swear)
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I’m turning 32 soon, which is basically code for “young enough to party, old enough to plan it around bedtime.” It’s the kind of age where you know who you…
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Freelance, Family, and Full-Blown Chaos
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but raising a small human while working from home is not as “quirky and freeing” as lifestyle blogs promised in 2017. It’s…
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Why I Don’t Plaster My Child Online
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(or: How to Disappoint Your Mother in the Digital Age) Ah, the joys of motherhood: sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and the constant battle against unsolicited advice from relatives who…