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Horror and Hope
I am late entering this challenge, because I thought long and hard which woman has inspired me the most. I chose this person because I genuinely believe she deserves recognition for her outstanding skills and character in the face of adversity: Stanislawa Leszczyńska. She was a Polish midwife who was incarcerated in Auschwitz in 1943. She attended many births during that time. 3,000 babies were born under her care.
Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)Published 20 days ago in VivaWomen Know Hockey, Stop Pretending They Don't
Gather 'round, readers! Today is International Women's Day, and I have a story to tell. In 2014, I watched and followed the hockey games from that year's Winter Olympics. I watched the US men's team reach the semifinals of the tournament, which are the medal rounds. We faced Canada. We lost to Canada, because of course we do. So we had to play for Bronze. We faced off against Finland. Finland beat us like we stole something. A 6-0 loss in the Bronze Medal Game, while Canada defeated Sweden to get the Gold.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 20 days ago in VivaHey Girl
I remember going to get Chinese food after church every Sunday as a kid and I would obsess over the fact that my animal according to the Chinese calendar was the dragon. As a little girl, I remember thinking I was special because I was the most mystic of all the creatures! Anyone born in the year of 1988 was the year of the dragon, and so an animal represents each new year. The order of the animal signs is fixed, with the dragon being the fifth in the cycle, therefore the “Year of the Dragon” is 2024.
Natasha CollazoPublished about a month ago in VivaWhat Is A Woman?
When I see videos like the one below with Charlie Kirk persistently asking college students one question, "What is a woman?" and students stumbling to answer or seemingly not able to give him an answer that would satisfy his inquisitive mind, as a teacher I'm baffled.
Lana V LynxPublished 4 months ago in VivaIs Personal Agency Only for the Young?
I am angry. This week I was Threading through Threads and came across a post from a woman that said, among other things: "How can I make my mother stop coloring her hair and just go grey? She's 62 and not fooling anyone; she and her friends are old and it's time that she acts her age."
Judey KalchikPublished 4 months ago in VivaTwelve Months With No Period!
If you are a woman between the ages of 45 and 55, you know the significance of twelve successive months with no period. It means, according to medical experts, IT’S OVER!!!
Rebecca MortonPublished 5 months ago in VivaIntroducing the New Article Series: "The Ugly Truth About Fat" (working title)
Lately, I've been in a particularly deep depression and shame spiral. There are many causes and many things that are worsening the situation, but somehow, in my mind, everything that goes badly in my life seems invariably tied into my weight.
Lena FolkertPublished 5 months ago in VivaPCOS and Me
I never wanted children. That's the cosmic joke; as a teenager, and even a young adult, I was decided against the idea of having children. Not because I dislike them in any way, but because I was certain I was not mother material. Then, after years of work on my mental health, after getting out of a bad relationship, after calming my fears I had a thought -
S. A. CrawfordPublished 5 months ago in Viva
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Themed story collections curated by the Vocal moderators.
#metoo
You are not alone. Together we can de-stigmatize speaking out about our experiences with sexual harassment, assault, and more.
Swaay
SWAAY is a ground-breaking media and online publishing company that harnesses the style and glamour of today’s business-minded woman. SWAAY is dedicated to celebrating the stories of established and emerging entrepreneurs to advance more women into the forefronts of innovation and entrepreneurship through visually inspiring and intellectually engaging content.
Body Talk
Your body, your choice? A place to debate and discuss the complexities and controversies surrounding women's' health issues, reproductive rights, and bodily autonomy.
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Why?
He is a responsible person who always puts others before himself. Whether it's taking care of his family, completing tasks at work, or even just following through on promises made to friends, he never shies away from his commitments.
Saso ElsaiedPublished about 5 hours ago in VivaAlone again
Throughout my life, I have always stood by myself. I have faced challenges, setbacks, and obstacles on my own, with no one to lean on or guide me. Despite this lack of support from others, I have always found the strength and resilience within myself to keep moving forward.
Saso ElsaiedPublished a day ago in VivaLessons from an Ankle Fracture
Life can be full of unexpected tumbles, but we find our way by rising above them.
False hope
I remember the sinking feeling in my stomach when he told me that he would talk to me again. I held onto those words like a lifeline, clinging to the hope that our connection wasn't lost forever. I waited anxiously for his message, checking my phone incessantly for any sign of communication.
Saso ElsaiedPublished 3 days ago in VivaSouth Africa's Upcoming Elections
Introduction: South Africa, a nation with a rich and turbulent history, is on the brink of another significant moment in its democratic journey - the upcoming elections. As the country prepares to cast its votes, the stakes are high, and the outcome will have far-reaching implications for its future. This essay explores the context, challenges, and prospects surrounding South Africa's upcoming elections, highlighting the importance of this democratic exercise.
Thando XuluPublished 3 days ago in VivaI'm Not Following a Trend...
I am not following a trend. You do not know how hard I work to have the same result week in and week out. I eat healthy, workout 5 days a week doing strength and cardio, and track my macros but still do not see any changes on the scale.
Hannah ElliottPublished 4 days ago in VivaRAD Systems: Now More Than Ever, Women Need to Be Able to Defend Themselves
How I Learned About R.A.D. In 2004, I took a one-hour elective class that would completely change my life. I was 20 years old and was working the night shift as a dispatcher for a small-town police department. When I arrived, it was dark outside and was often dark when I finished my shift in the mornings. I was typically the only person in the building the entire night.
Kassondra O'HaraPublished 6 days ago in VivaExplaining the Metrolina Region - A massive metropolitan area
There is a region of the United States that literally stretches as a massive metropolis for two states: North Carolina and South Carolina! This region is known as the Charlotte metropolitan area, but you can also call it Metrolina for short if you want to go for a shorter name. This region is a major metropolitan area that is centered around one major core city - the city of Charlotte, NC - and it is a massive metro area that takes up about three thousand one hundred ninety-eight square miles of area, with most of it being land but forty-nine square miles of the region is water. It is a large region for a lot of people to live in and, according to the 2022 estimates, Metrolina is the twenty-third largest metropolitan area in the entire United States, with over two million seven hundred fifty-six thousand!
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