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Menstruation

“Filthy” during our period?

A brave sister from Tunisia wrote: “In Islam we are not allowed to pray during our periods… not even alone… we are considered filthy…” This

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Red Tent

Dancing With The Moon

Are your moods predictable? How about your sleepless nights? Fearless moments? Bashful bouts? “I don’t know what came over me!” we often exclaim, and usually

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Coming of Age

A Red Tent Moment

The ‘Red Tent’ hit a nerve. Published in 1997 by Anita Diamant, “The Red Tent” became a best seller. Almost every woman who hears of

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Coming of Age

Does Your Daughter Feel Beautiful?

Welcome to the October edition of Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival: Body Awareness! This post participates in the monthly Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival hosted by Authentic

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Our Stories, Ourselves

My own transition into womanhood was painfully lacking in warmth or empowerment. How was the day of Your first period? Was it an inspiring experience?

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