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Dear Damsels is Changing
Dear Damsels, Today, we’re announcing a transition for DD. We’ve been running this platform for nearly a decade (if you can believe it!) and in… Read More
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Pulling Myself Up
Alexandra Keirsebelik's poem is a note-to-self that, sometimes, a moment of revival can come when we are at our lowest point. Read More
6 years ago
Remember This
We're opening up ALWAYS with a beautiful, pensive poem by Alexandra Keirsebelik, on something to keep with you, always. Read More
6 years ago
A Circular Route
Sara Sherwood took herself away from the Big Smoke to fresh air, green hills and Virginia Woolf. Let her tell you what she found. Read More
7 years ago
An Early Morning Recipe
Wake up slow with Annie Khabaza's recipe for taking care of yourself, starting with a warming bowl of porridge. Read More
7 years ago
The Blue Whale
Nurture your creative spirit and dive deep into the dark waters of Anna Kander's poetry. Read More
7 years ago
Lessons in Cognitive Behaviour
When Bridie Wilkinson fell apart, she had to learn to ask for help. Help in the form of therapy. This essay is about that. Read More
8 years ago
When life gets hard, you need a few ways to secretly treat yourself. Abby Parsons admits to her favourite kinds of treats (and asks you not to judge). Read More
8 years ago
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