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No, It’s Not a Cult

Theists rest easy knowing there’s a God and His Will be done. UU’s rest easy knowing or not knowing God. Neither view is wrong. It’s…

Sep 21, 2023

We’re the opposite of a cult. We think for ourselves.

Sep 21, 2023

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When I Wanted to Die

In 1998 after my daughter was born, I became two people. The mother who loved her child, and the woman who wanted to die. Not forever. Just…

Dec 5, 2024

When I Wanted to Die

Dec 5, 2024

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My Friend Asked If I Regretted Having A Child

And did I regret “only having one?” She’s never understood my motherhood journey.

Aug 27, 2024

My Friend Asked If I Regretted Having A Child

Aug 27, 2024

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Our Marriage Wouldn’t Survive

Most people don’t get this about me. But if my husband and I were on polar opposite sides politically, our marriage would end…

Jun 17, 2024

Our Marriage Wouldn’t Survive

Jun 17, 2024

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A Stranger Confessed To Me

Some pain is too abrupt, too devastating to wait to share. It has to come out, even to a stranger.

Jan 2

A Stranger Confessed To Me

Jan 2

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Why Aren't You Speaking Up?

Staying neutral feels nice, but is being silent online about EVERY political issue, really ok?

Dec 17, 2024

Why Aren't You Speaking Up?

Dec 17, 2024

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Swearing Doesn’t Mean You’re “Low Intelligence, Low Class, Low Vocabulary”

I’m weirdly fascinated with the debate about cursing. You either like it or hate it. I like it.

Dec 13, 2024

Swearing Doesn’t Mean You’re “Low Intelligence, Low Class, Low Vocabulary”

Dec 13, 2024

I Love That Some People Think I’m In a Cult.

I’m not. The opposite. My religion is super independent-minded. Tell us what we HAVE to think and we laugh.

Dec 9, 2024

I Love That Some People Think I’m In a Cult.

Dec 9, 2024

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Losing Relationships Over Politics. Is It Worth It? Maybe.

The political divide isn’t all tragic. Maybe it weeds out people who don’t share your deepest values. But for those you care about, avoid…

Dec 5, 2024

Losing Relationships Over Politics. Is It Worth It? Maybe.

Dec 5, 2024

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Bouncin’ and Behaving Blogs TOO

Unbearable. Voting For Him and Still Trying to Respect You.

Our shared DNA isn’t enough. Or our 20 year friendship. How can I ever forget that you voted for a rapist, felon and insurrectionist? So…

Nov 21, 2024

Unbearable. Voting For Him and Still Trying to Respect You.

Nov 21, 2024

Human Nature - Laura G Owens - Writer

Human Nature - Laura G Owens - Writer

Obsessed with human behavior. Social commentary & essays with stark honesty. Sarcasm is my super power. 15 years writing about mind & body natural health.

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