List: Personal Stories | Curated by Natalie

Jun 23, 2024
20 stories
Personal StoriesNonfiction: personal essays and memoir writing of author
Natalie
The Discomfort Began with the Turn of a Key Which Unlocked These QuestionsA repairman and the turn of a key would remind me that we don’t always have to accept living under difficult circumstances
Jun 21, 2024
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Jun 21, 2024
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Good Vibes Club
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Natalie
Musical Notes Spur Memories as the Lyrics and Beats Bind Us Across Generations and TimeThe limitless power of music adds a tempo and texture to my life, creating symphonies of memories I shall never forget
Jun 1, 2024
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Jun 1, 2024
130
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The Hub Publication
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Natalie
My First Total Solar Eclipse Left Me in Hope of a Human Phenomenon That No Longer Seems ImpossibleI made time for an unforgettable memory along with millions of others, which made me appreciate we can do more together than we give…
Apr 10, 2024
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Apr 10, 2024
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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs
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Natalie
What is Not Adequately Discussed at the Kitchen Table When Life Insurance is PurchasedAvoid costly surprises knowing whether you have a term, whole life, or universal policy as well as what they each accomplish
Mar 20, 2024
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Mar 20, 2024
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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs
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Natalie
Finding the Focus and Quiet To Write AgainI was waiting for the storm to pass, but I’m learning to dance in the rain
Jan 22, 2024
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Jan 22, 2024
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This Call From My Son Was the Last I Expected to Ever ReceiveHolidays are times like any other when we need to respect that not everyone is celebrating the best of times
Dec 16, 2023
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Dec 16, 2023
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Pooh Bear Visits My Childhood, Parenthood, And NowMemories of Winnie the Pooh crystallize my appreciation for my father
Nov 7, 2023
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Nov 7, 2023
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New Writers Welcome
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Natalie
He First Disarmed Me With His Kindness Only to Arm Me With His Violating RequestA trusting instinct has invited and nurtured many new relationships and opportunities — except one I wish never occurred
Aug 8, 2022
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Aug 8, 2022
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The King of Plastics, an Aspiring Scientist, and an Assistant Who Almost Changed the Course of…The inaction of one person almost derailed one man’s dream
Oct 19, 2022
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Oct 19, 2022
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The Narrative Arc
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Natalie
I Don’t Know Which Astounds Me the Most — The Surprise or the Lesson I Learned Years Later After…It would take me years to appreciate the glamour of old things
Nov 28, 2022
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Nov 28, 2022
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The Narrative Arc
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Natalie
Miss Karen Ignored My Dear Friend’s Final Will and Left Me ReelingI can live with the answer I gave but I wish I had an opportunity to answer that call one more time
Mar 8, 2023
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Mar 8, 2023
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Recognizing We All Seek Acceptance Can Be the First Step in Providing Full AcceptanceI was saddened my three friends were petrified to disclose who they were
Mar 18, 2023
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Mar 18, 2023
85
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Nowisms
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Natalie
Clouds, Solitude, and a Walk in the Night Gave Birth to These ThoughtsA photo story inspired by the recorded audio of my thoughts on the night of March 16th, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
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Apr 25, 2023
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Three Signs That Yelled, “Yo, You are Way Stressed Out!”Have you experienced any of these before? Here’s what I’m doing about it — what would you do?
May 15, 2023
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May 15, 2023
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The First Delay Was Rewarding While the Second Was PunishingI learned these five lessons while almost missing my first and connecting flights
May 24, 2023
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May 24, 2023
93
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Engage
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Natalie
My Heart Finally Found Its Voice to Answer Their Awkward QuestionIt may not be a perfectly good answer, but it finally felt honest and appropriate
Jun 12, 2023
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Jun 12, 2023
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The Penny Pub
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Natalie
Five Things You Need to Be Aware of The Next Time You Organize a Large EventSince other peoples’ experiences are the best teachers, allow me to teach you from my most recent experience
Jun 20, 2023
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Jun 20, 2023
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A Closed Door Cannot Show You What Is on the Other Side Until You Open ItIt was the door I didn’t want to open — but the one I clearly had to choose
Aug 3, 2023
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Aug 3, 2023
130
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The Hub Publication
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Natalie
Her Presence and Confrontation Terrified Me — 25 Years Later She Gifted Me ThisNever could I have known that it was my last chance — would I regret this too?
Aug 18, 2023
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Aug 18, 2023
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The Narrative Arc
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Natalie
It’s Never Too Late To Return To Work or SchoolPriceless interview advice and a story I hold close to my heart
Sep 2, 2023
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Sep 2, 2023
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