Melissa Petro
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Melissa Petro Articles
We’ve all been in a situation where we've thought NO ONE CAN EVER KNOW THAT THIS HAPPENED TO ME.
Read...Would Sheryl Sandberg be able to get away with leaning in while donning Zuckerberg's signature v-neck T-shirt and jeans? History says no.
Read...Is there anything problematic about trading foot rubs for blow jobs? Or is it a healthy way to add a little spice to a long term relationship?
Read..."I let your “Je Suis Charlie” avatar slide, but trust me: I unfriend people who can’t tolerate a complicated view of women’s participation in the sex trades and who don’t let “victims” speak for themselves. So it’s like Zuckerberg is purposely trolling the way all those ads for Punjammies are constantly appearing in my Facebook timeline, claiming my purchase of their culturally appropriating pajama pants will help some sad, far-off Indian women forge a new life. Without evidence, let’s just assume your PUNJAMMIES™ purchase is an investment in some ugly pajamas."
Read...Sometimes the fights I pick with my fiancé are really fights with myself.
Read...No exaggeration, when I close my eyes— even for a second— I see white dresses.
Read...If you missed my weekly column this summer all about getting engaged and planning a wedding, here’s the highlight reel: after doing
Read...The other day on Facebook, one of my friends remarked that I was a “later-in-life” bride.
Read...Without a doubt, going to AA meetings saved my life. But after six years of devoted participation, my attendance dwindled until, about a year ago, I stopped going entirely. Contrary to what I was taught when I was in the program, my sobriety’s just fine. You can stay sober without AA — at least, I can. Here’s how I do it.
Read...Want to work responsibly on the issue of sex trafficking? Here’s some of what you should know.
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