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fromIndependent
1 month ago

'There was never a boyfriend I saw myself having kids with, so I did it on my own' - a single mum's IVF journey

Siobhan Cookson's perspective on relationships changed after becoming single, as she now envisions a future with children.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'There was never a boyfriend I saw myself having kids with, so I did it on my own' - a single mum's IVF journey

Siobhan Cookson's perspective on relationships changed after becoming single, as she now envisions a future with children.
#healing
#fashion
#music
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Growing Up, I Didn't Realize I Was Gay. Then Seven Straight Guys and I Went to Colonial Williamsburg.

That night, surrounded by seventh-grade boys, I learned to navigate my feelings in an environment where masculinity was displayed so brazenly, yet so innocently.
SF LGBT
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

Reality Is a Shared Delusion - Pick a Better One | HackerNoon

Choose delusion. Every single thing you think is "realistic" about your life is actually just someone else's delusion that you've agreed to live inside.
Mindfulness
#identity
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Do We Really Lose Who We Are When We Become A Mom?

Motherhood fundamentally alters identity, creating a divide between life before and after children.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Do We Really Lose Who We Are When We Become A Mom?

Motherhood fundamentally alters identity, creating a divide between life before and after children.
#travel
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago
Travel

I quit my job to travel the world. About 18 months later, I realized living abroad isn't all it's cracked up to be.

fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago
Travel

I quit my job to travel the world. About 18 months later, I realized living abroad isn't all it's cracked up to be.

#personal-growth
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Menopause: The Ultimate Life Upgrade No One Talks About

Menopause can be reframed as a positive transition rather than a loss.
It can act as a catalyst for personal reinvention.
This stage of life offers opportunities for self-discovery and wellness.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Menopause: The Ultimate Life Upgrade No One Talks About

Menopause can be reframed as a positive transition rather than a loss.
It can act as a catalyst for personal reinvention.
This stage of life offers opportunities for self-discovery and wellness.
#spirituality
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Frankie Cosmos: Different Talking

The new album shows a maturity in Kline's writing as she reflects on aging, self-discovery, and collaboration with her band to create a cohesive sound.
NYC music
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I became a lawyer because my mom wanted me to. I wish I had followed my dreams instead.

I realized this when I turned 50. I had worked in one of Washington, D.C.'s largest law firms, enjoyed a political appointment in the US Justice Department, was married to a well-to-do attorney, took lavish vacations, and belonged to a country club. But I felt empty.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

There's No Delete Button in the Human Psyche-Fortunately

The shadow is not just the darkness in us. 90% of it is pure gold, said Carl Jung, who coined the term.
Mental health
#mental-health
Mental health
frombmmagazine.co.uk
1 month ago

The Healing Power of Anonymous Chat: A Safe Space for Mental Wellness

Anonymous chat rooms enable safe, judgment-free discussions about mental health, fostering connection and understanding.
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

I Said One Little Word At Work. It Got Me Fired.

Setting personal boundaries is crucial for happiness and maintaining healthy relationships.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I'm Finally Ready to Enter My Promiscuity Era. But There's a Catch.

Identify your motivations for exploring new sexual experiences.
Consider the degree of intimacy you seek with partners.
Mental health
frombmmagazine.co.uk
1 month ago

The Healing Power of Anonymous Chat: A Safe Space for Mental Wellness

Anonymous chat rooms enable safe, judgment-free discussions about mental health, fostering connection and understanding.
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

I Said One Little Word At Work. It Got Me Fired.

Setting personal boundaries is crucial for happiness and maintaining healthy relationships.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I'm Finally Ready to Enter My Promiscuity Era. But There's a Catch.

Identify your motivations for exploring new sexual experiences.
Consider the degree of intimacy you seek with partners.
#astrology
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

How one trans veteran secretly transitioned under Trump's first presidency

"If [music] had anything but piano and organ, like if it had electric guitar or drums, it was considered Satanic or bad," he says, highlighting the extremism of his parents' beliefs. "We weren't allowed to go to movie theaters, we weren't allowed to watch movies, we didn't have TV. All the girls in our house had to wear skirts ... even to bed, I had to wear skirts."
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Rethinking Confidence in the Therapy Room

I still experience moments of self-doubt and insecurity. The difference now is that I don't allow those moments to define my competence.
Wellness
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

35 Kids Who Learned The Painful Truth That Their Family Was "Off"

"As an adult, my ex was having some problems, and I had to check him into a psych ward. That night, I went to a party... I realized that I had turned into my mother, and it hit me that family trauma isn't funny."
Parenting
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

The Alters Rewards Multiple Playthroughs With Its Strange Journey Of Self-Discovery

The Alters combines base building and sim management in a sci-fi narrative about self-discovery, following Jan as he navigates life and survival on an alien planet.
Video games
#film-review
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The North review old friends' trek through the Highlands might be the ultimate hiking film

The film uniquely explores friendship and personal struggles through the metaphor of a long-distance hike.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The North review old friends' trek through the Highlands might be the ultimate hiking film

The film uniquely explores friendship and personal struggles through the metaphor of a long-distance hike.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I had my first chat with a financial advisor over hushed tones at work. Now, I'm helping other women find the confidence I lacked.

Navigating adulthood can be challenging, especially when faced with new responsibilities like financial planning.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Days-Long 'Dark Retreats' Are the Newest Spiritual Conquest for Tech Elites

Pitch-black retreats are extreme spiritual experiences that can provoke intense psychological reactions.
Celebrities and tech founders seek self-discovery through extreme practices like darkness retreats.
Mindfulness
fromForbes
1 month ago

5 ChatGPT Prompts To Reveal What You're Really Afraid Of

"Based on what you know about me and my business from our conversations, what might I be pretending not to know? Identify three specific blind spots or uncomfortable truths I might be avoiding."
Growth hacking
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

My Pubic Hair Is Gone & I'm Devastated

After years of shaving my pubic hair, I was shocked when I discovered one day that it just disappeared entirely. Nothing could prepare me for that.
Women
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Press Play: Nicklas Sahl - Trampoline - KALTBLUT Magazine

I'm a real people pleaser-I often prioritize the needs of others over my own and carry a constant concern for their well-being. While that can be a beautiful human superpower, my fixation on pleasing everyone sometimes leads me away from my true self.
Berlin music
fromWho What Wear
1 month ago

Nikki Glaser's 3 No-Fail Tricks for an Instant Glow-Up-Plus, Why It Pays to Be a Try-Hard

"A lot of times, female comedians in this male-dominated field feel like you have to be one of the guys-dress like a guy and present really masculine..."
Wellness
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

How 2025's Most Mind-Bending Thriller Revolutionizes The Vampire Movie

Uma is a strong, self-discovery character in 'Sister Midnight,' exploring themes of independence and transformation amid constraints of marriage.
#literature
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What to Read to Understand Your Mom

Understanding the complexities of the mother-child relationship can provide profound insights into personal and family dynamics.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Film

'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' Is a Gratifying Rom-Com With a French Twist

Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What to Read to Understand Your Mom

Understanding the complexities of the mother-child relationship can provide profound insights into personal and family dynamics.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Film

'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' Is a Gratifying Rom-Com With a French Twist

fromScooter in the Sticks
1 month ago

Notes from the Sticks - Scooter in the Sticks

I feel the urge to ride when I see someone on a scooter or motorcycle. I ran into my friend Paul at the Pump Station Cafe. He was going for a ride.
Alternative transportation
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Maren Morris: D R E A M S I C L E

Maren Morris' new album reflects her journey of self-discovery and emotional healing after divorce.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I've been burnt a few times': Emma Raducanu on betrayal and A-levels

Emma Raducanu emphasizes trusting her intuition and prioritizing balance in her life for future success.
Raducanu plans to study further to find a good escape and maintain balance.
Relationships
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The passion trap: The misguided advice that limits creativity and drives burnout

Passion in founders enhances employee engagement and boosts venture performance.
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