Never Depend on a Man

My mother told us never to depend on a man.

Sep 16 • Paola

3

August 2026

I Thought There Would Be Time

A few years ago, I sat in a room celebrating the life of a woman named Amanda.

Aug 2 • Paola

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2

July 2026

I Thought I Understood Heart Disease

I understood the event. I didn’t understand the decades before it.

Jul 2 • Paola

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2

June 2026

The Fear I Thought I Left Behind

When my business contracted, it felt like someone had pulled the rug out from under me.

Jun 29 • Paola

I Thought I Knew What Made Me Happy

I didn’t mean for it to take this long to write again.

Jun 17 • Paola

3

March 2026

Slim Meant Chosen

What I learned about my body before I learned anything else.

Mar 2 • Paola

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January 2026

I Was Told to Focus More on Foreplay

I want to start by being honest about something.

Jan 30 • Paola

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I Was Told I Was Fine

I didn’t start paying attention to women’s health because I wanted to live longer.

Jan 23 • Paola

2

I Rationalized Instead of Listening

For a long time, I kept explaining what was happening to me.

Jan 20 • Paola

5

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1

I Kept Waiting to Snap Back

The weight gain, the fatigue, the brain fog; they were all real, and they still are.

Jan 15 • Paola

5

1

Several Things Happened at Once

I still run a company.

Jan 8 • Paola

7

4

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Taking the Shot

Why I’m choosing action over perfection this year.

Jan 3 • Paola

7

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