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Can people recognize who their frenemies are?
From Shanquella Robinson to Gabe to Tyrese, why do people give their friends-turned-enemies so many chances?
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14 valuable lessons I learned representing myself in Small Claims Court
Yes, you can win your case pro se, but listen to your legal coach
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Baby bonding: When friends fight
Childless women can bond with their friends' children, but what happens when the two adults bump heads?
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'Houseguests': A Poem
Lincoln University of Missouri's Poetry Writing Workshop
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'Two Kisses in a Box': A Poem
Lincoln University of Missouri's Poetry Writing Workshop
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Is it safe to make security cameras your tech babysitters?
My memories of being a latchkey kid
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Quiet quitting = Life outside of work
The excuse your job gives you for why you should work more for less
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I once Catfished a friend before I knew what Catfishing was
Then karma taught me a hard lesson by being the victim of a Catfish
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Navigating work friends after you quit
Is it OK to tell your salary to colleagues you’re not cool with?
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All pregnant women should get $2,000 extra on taxes
Roe vs Wade: Dear IRS, accept all the 1040-X forms for 2021 and beyond
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We Need to Talk
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