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To all the frontline workers, the We Are Kathy team thanks all of you from the bottom of our hearts.
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We Are Kathy
- Mar 25, 2020
- 4 min
A Fear of Firsts
Jenifer Veloso, a We Are Kathy editor, worked as a dedicated trauma nurse in the ER of a level 1 trauma center for four years. Recently...
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We Are Kathy
- Mar 15, 2020
- 2 min
Breathe. How Pure Barre gave me strength during the chaos.
It was Friday the 13th in March of 2020. The jokes of a zombie apocalypse are all the rage right now. Memes of toilet paper wrapped...
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We Are Kathy
- Feb 12, 2020
- 11 min
To Hell and back … and back … and back: Amanda’s story of depression, addiction, abuse and strength
The following article was written by our guest blogger Amanda Emery. Amanda is an award winning journalist who lives in the Flint-area....
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We Are Kathy
- Oct 14, 2019
- 5 min
We Are Kathy celebrates one year! The power of of your stories has taught us so much
On Oct. 14 of last year, we launched We Are Kathy into the world. And what a year it has been! To say that we are amazed by all of you,...
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We Are Kathy
- Aug 22, 2019
- 4 min
Weighty Thoughts on Boudoir, Thighs, and Snowcones
Jenifer Veloso is an editor of We Are Kathy. She is an ER nurse and a gluten free snackatarian. I see “it” in my friends and myself… I...
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We Are Kathy
- Aug 8, 2019
- 3 min
Help: Teach me how to say no
Sarah Elkins is an editor of We Are Kathy. She lives with her husband, dog and two cats in Flint, MI. Real talk: I suck at saying no....
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We Are Kathy
- Jul 10, 2019
- 5 min
Kala, Sister to Mother: Life After Losing a Mother to Addiction
I will never forget the first time I met Kala. We were working in the observation unit at work late one night and we started talking...
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We Are Kathy
- Jun 18, 2019
- 6 min
Bike Lady: Kassy Mason, Flint entrepreneur, shares her journey on starting a mobile bike shop
Kassy Mason knows what it’s like to prove people wrong when it comes to her dreams, her business and her success. Kassy is a strong,...
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We Are Kathy
- Jun 16, 2019
- 2 min
To the men who raised fatherless daughters
The following article was written by our guest blogger Alex Washington. Alex is a westside Detroiter, cheap wine connoisseur, Detroit rap...
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We Are Kathy
- Jun 13, 2019
- 4 min
Being a woman in the military: Don’t worry about the boys club, ‘be confident in yourself'
We would like to shout-out to all the amazing and badass women in the world, especially those serving in our armed forces. This post is...
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We Are Kathy
- Jun 7, 2019
- 5 min
Glitter to Grit: Diversifying Female Representation and Why It Matters.
Wide eyed and awestruck, I would sit before an 18 inch television captivated by the images of white, small, and thin girls displayed upon...
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We Are Kathy
- Jun 3, 2019
- 5 min
10 Things I've Learned Since 30
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could time travel back 5 years and tell yourself, “Sis, listen... Here are some things you need to not do...
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We Are Kathy
- May 30, 2019
- 4 min
Finding My Voice As a Young Human, Woman and Creative
Sveta Petty is an editor of We Are Kathy. She is a 17-year-old college student, writer, artist and soul seeker. Read more of Sveta's...
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We Are Kathy
- May 14, 2019
- 4 min
Melissa Hess: Foodie Creative, Talks on Peddler Doughnuts and the Process of Gratitude
Melissa Hess shares her personal journey on developing her local pop-up donut shop Melissa Hess is a visionary and dreams of a future...
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We Are Kathy
- May 12, 2019
- 4 min
To all the Strong, Beautiful and Inspirational Mothers: Thank You
This Mother’s Day we wanted to capture mothers with those they love the most in a fun and beautiful environment. Motherhood is only one...
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We Are Kathy
- May 9, 2019
- 5 min
The beauty I saw in watching my friend become a mother
There’s something really special in a friendship that has lasted almost as long as your lifetime. You both go through a lot of big life...
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We Are Kathy
- May 3, 2019
- 5 min
Postpartum Depression: one woman's voice about understanding mental health
The following article was written by our guest blogger Marta Breckenridge. Marta shares her experience with postpartum depression to...
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We Are Kathy
- Apr 25, 2019
- 3 min
We may never have kids: This is our choice. And that’s OK.
Sarah Elkins is an editor of We Are Kathy. She lives with her husband, dog and two cats in Flint, MI. In 2016, my husband Steven and I...
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We Are Kathy
- Mar 31, 2019
- 1 min
Lily: A Young Girl Battling Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have witnessed bravery in women, but I have also witnessed bravery in children. Children have this beautiful sense of trust when you...
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