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Mother Wound or Mother Blame? Exploring the Cultural Shift Towards Mother-Daughter Estrangement
Mother-daughter estrangement is trending, and it begs the question: mother wound or mother blame? It took me more than 40 years to find an autonomous path. Bearing the burden of devotion to my…
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Author Q & A: Irena Smith’s The Golden Ticket Offers Readers a Worthy Ride
As a Stanford admissions officer and private college counselor, Irena Smith navigated the competitive and complex world of college applications, essays and teen angst. But as a struggling mother raising three children with…
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These Walls Between Us: The Bold Story of a Black & White Friendship
Writing a memoir can be emotionally challenging, mentally draining and incredibly time consuming. Those who make it to the finish line often have help along the way–whether it’s a supportive spouse, friend, book…
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The Heart is a Star By Megan Rogers
(Purchases made through links on this page help support this blog, but reviews are honest and unbiased). The Heart is a Star By Megan Rogers: Synopsis I received “The Heart is a Star”…
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The Best Songs About Narcissistic Relationships and Emotional Abuse
Songs about narcissistic relationships and emotional abuse have a way of cutting straight to the heart, exposing our wounds while offering healing medicine. As a writer, I use language as a tool for…
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Best Self-Discovery Books for Women in 2024
Finding the best self-discovery books for women is a tall order, given the many empowering titles that have topped the charts throughout the years (and graced my bookshelves, too). And while personal development…
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7 Things I Do To Get Creative Juices Flowing
Whether you’re a writer, painter, performer, marketer or artist in the making, you’ve no doubt wondered how to get creative juices flowing.
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Unique Gifts for Grown Sons (and men who have everything)
After much frustration, I’ve compiled a curated list of unique gifts for grown sons (and men who have everything). As the mother of two hairy heathens, I know the struggle that comes with…
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🎄✨ Embrace the Cold: Get Cozy with These Christmas Books for Adults ✨📚
When December brings winds and chills, you’ll find me burrowed inside my off-brand Snuggie blanket. It’s a delightful time of year for introverts, authors, book lovers and anyone who might benefit from a…
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Author Suzanne Simonetti Shares Her Latest Book Inspiration
Writing a book takes loads of time, motivation and inspiration. In my experience, there are also significant servings of coffee, which also lead to bathroom breaks, but let’s not get sidetracked… In this…
