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The Honest Talk — lost friends story. Friendship over. quotes for women friends

So, I lost a friend

So, I lost a friend Admittedly, it wasn’t much of a friendship for the last little while. I saw her less and less, and when I did, she was snippy to me. It’s very likely …
By Tudor Robins
The Honest Talk — lost friends story. Friendship over. quotes for women friends
honest thoughts-parenting

Ruby-red slippers: a lesson on giving in

I will always remember the day I first gave in. I was sitting on the floor between rows of shoes in a department store, trying to steer my determined two-year-old towards…
By Jennifer Madigan
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I added “should” to the swear jar.  Here’s how it helped me get rid of shame, guilt, and self-judgment

Many years ago, I had an executive coach who picked up on my overuse of the word “should.” I used it so often, I didn’t even notice. But she did. And she very astutely sa…
By Deirdre Freiheit
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Janis Irwin

Janis Irwin on the power of community, self and acceptance

When I reflect on my journey, I realize I have been pretty lucky and privileged. I grew up in a fairly conservative small town in rural Alberta, but it was a relatively s…
By Janis Irwin
Janis Irwin

The beauty, and guilt, of motherhood

I tried for years to have children — and then struggled with motherhood  I spent six years trying to have children. It was an incredibly arduous process of bloodwork…
By Fariya Walji
Mante Molepo-The Honest Talk

Breaking barriers and building inclusive boardrooms: what we need to do as women leaders

Photo: Mante Molepo, website I was a typical teenager who spent much of her time pouring through magazines, devouring articles about makeup, fashion, and relationships. W…
By Mante Molepo
Mante Molepo-The Honest Talk

I am a mom-refugee. Here is what it feels like

I crossed the border on a ferry with my 2-month-old daughter when Russia started a war against my country. I am a Ukrainian refugee who is building a new life in Canada t…
By Galya Matkovska
how to encourage kids reading

5 tips to encourage your children to read

Looking at her computer, our family doctor asks, “Do you read together?” She turns toward us, then smiles. “Never mind, I see you have a book with you right now.” We…
By Jennifer Madigan
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