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What if the life she leaves leads her to the love she needs? Left on Main is the first book in the Heart of Madison contemporary romance series.

2019

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Oct 24, 2025

The '90s Trend That Never Should Have Made a Comeback

It’s time to end this one for good.

The '90s Trend That Never Should Have Made a Comeback

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Better Humans

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Aug 25, 2023

The Real Reason People in Our Lives Stop Reaching Out

The fallacy of “if they wanted to, they would” thinking

The Real Reason People in Our Lives Stop Reaching Out

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Oct 14

Wildflower Whimsy

a poem for anyone struggling to survive

Wildflower Whimsy

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Feb 23

This Country is Due for a Reckoning

I am deeply sorry I ever believed the myth of America.

This Country is Due for a Reckoning

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Things I Remember that the Billionaires Would Like Me to Forget

It’s gaslighting at a global level

Things I Remember that the Billionaires Would Like Me to Forget

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Equality Includes You

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The Blue Wave Won’t Save Us (But It’s a Small Start)

You voted like a Black woman. Now, do the work like one.

The Blue Wave Won’t Save Us (But It’s a Small Start)

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When Screaming into the Void Fails, Try Singing Instead (Really)

Maybe my caterwauling will get the Universe’s attention

When Screaming into the Void Fails, Try Singing Instead (Really)

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I’ve Felt the Trauma Move in My Body, But What About Gratitude?

Finding the thankfulness in this, and every, season

I’ve Felt the Trauma Move in My Body, But What About Gratitude?

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3d ago

Boundaries are Hard, But Dealing with the Consequences of Not Having Any is Harder

It may seem harsh, but so is living a life of avoidable pain

Boundaries are Hard, But Dealing with the Consequences of Not Having Any is Harder

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6d ago

I’m So Mad at AI, but I Need to Admit That I’m Mad at Medium, Too

I love this platform, but I know I’m not the only one who noticed.

I’m So Mad at AI, but I Need to Admit That I’m Mad at Medium, Too

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