Essays

An anonymous guest poem about a post-divorce awakening

Jul 25 •

A guest essay from Maria Giura

Jul 15 •

The Midlife Era

What happened when we did a Taylor Swift writing workshop with midlife women

Jul 8 •

Imaginary Lives

A trio of short pieces by guest writer Allison Holden about marriage, divorce, and what is often left unsaid

Jun 21 •

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Beyond the Grave

A personal essay by Liz Alterman about coming to terms with a parent's death and helping the surviving parent through loss

Jun 12 •

We Want Your Writing!

Two ways to submit your writing to us

May 31 •

A personal essay about divorce and parenting — solo

May 24 •

Kill Your Dragons

A guest essay by Lauren McGovern about a teen writing competition and a life of writing

May 14 •

Lauren McGovern

String of Pearls

A personal essay by Ann Klotz about coming to terms with what it means for a youngest child to leave home

Apr 30 •

The Case For Midlife As Our Tortured Poets Era

Co-editor Stephanie writes about Taylor Swift, Unapologetic Transitions, and Unrestrained Storytelling

Apr 23 •

A personal essay by Debra Kennedy about her final moments with her stepfather

Apr 21 •

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Longing in the Liminal Space

An anonymous personal essay about infidelity and itches that want to be scratched

Apr 2 •

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