Written Out Loud

Written Out Loud

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I feel like I should update people about how I’m doing.
But really, that’s not necessary. Those who want to know will ask, right? And people have.💛 Appreciating all of you who send me personal messages and…
 • Janine Ramirez
When Was the First Time You Heard Something Negative About Your Body?
I may have been 6 years old, or younger. From a neon pink swimsuit to Korean BB cream, I trace the body comments that stuck and try to rewrite the…
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Prepared for Perimenopause. But Got Pregnant Instead.
From prepping for perimenopause to a positive pregnancy test. Warning! That brutal hangover might be life handing you a plot twist.😵‍💫
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How to Chop Your Hair Off (and Do Other Scary Things)
Training through little fears prepared me for the big ones. And yes, I’ll tell you about my 40th birthday… and the greatest gift ever.🤫
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What a Curious Journey Life Is
Here I go again, going deep and reflecting before my 40th birthday.🌊💙😌
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Therapy, toilets, and too many distractions
Biweekly therapy tears, van-life toilet logistics, and the surprising truth that quitting social media didn’t fix my focus. Currently reading…
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Conan Gave Me Permission to Be Silly
After winning the Myx VJ Search, someone told me “Don’t forget you’re smart.” Here’s how Conan O’Brien helped me believe that being silly and…
 • Janine Ramirez
Written Out Loud
Written Out Loud
Therapy breakthroughs, life abroad, career pivots, culture clashes, travel mishaps, and parenthood at 40. Life lessons (with the occasional taboo thought) written out loud.
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