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Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson is a freelance writer living in Maine. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post Al Jazeera, National Geographic, and many other publications. She is currently working on a memoir about addiction and abandonment.

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30 birthday party ideas for teens and best places to celebrate
Family & Relationships

30 Creative Birthday Party Ideas for Teens

Make it memorable with these at-home ideas, unique places to visit on a budget, games and more.

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Family & Relationships

I'm the Breadwinner in My Family, and It Makes Me So Angry When People Assume I'm Not

Reports say 70% of moms will be the primary earners in their families, but you wouldn't guess it from the way people act.

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Family & Relationships

The Man Who Abandoned Me as a Child May Not Be My Father

I had always half-hoped we weren't related, but he'll forever be a part of my story.

my family hated the baby names i picked
Family & Relationships

My Family Hated the Baby Names I Picked, But I Knew I Was Right

“Wouldn’t she have made a sweet Molly or Jane?” they asked.

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