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Ellen Eastwood
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5 days ago

You’re the Best Friend I Never Knew I Needed

You ground me, raise me up, and make me better — I’ve known you most of my life, but we became really close during my senior year of university. Some of my roommate relationships started to fit like a scratchy sweater and setting out for a tour of campus provided the downtime I needed. It was just you, me, and a…

Walking

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You’re the Best Friend I Never Knew I Needed
You’re the Best Friend I Never Knew I Needed
Walking

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Published in Wholistique

·Mar 19

The Reason I Feel Lonely Has Nothing To Do With A Lack Of Friends

The power of holding space — I was telling a friend about a situation I was struggling with. I hadn’t even finished my story when she responded with: “Oh, I’ve had that happen. It was during….” And she was off. Okay, I guess the talking stick is yours now. This isn’t a bad person. She’s a…

Relationships

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The Reason I Feel Lonely Has Nothing To Do With A Lack Of Friends
The Reason I Feel Lonely Has Nothing To Do With A Lack Of Friends
Relationships

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Published in Crow’s Feet

·Mar 8

So, I Slipped In The Shower Today

Welp! That escalated quickly — Today started off pretty unremarkably with me perusing Medium for a few good reads. By the time I was stepping into the shower, I was ruminating over something I can’t recall. …

Aging

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So, I Slipped In The Shower Today
So, I Slipped In The Shower Today
Aging

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Published in The Narrative Arc

·Feb 27

How Do You Figure Out You’re Codependent When You Can’t Ask For Help?

Finally learning who I am in midlife — The explosion came from nowhere. The data analyst and desktop publisher hadn’t completed their part of our project, despite my having given them a week to do it. “You gave us too much time,” Ron (not his real name) said, as they both laughed. He was implying that by giving…

This Happened To Me

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How Do You Figure Out You’re Codependent When You Can’t Ask For Help?
How Do You Figure Out You’re Codependent When You Can’t Ask For Help?
This Happened To Me

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Feb 12

My Medium Article Is On The First Page of Google Search!

The simple SEO steps I took to get there — A few days ago I was scrolling through my past articles, checking the stats. It’s a good idea to do this now and again because Medium is a funny place where articles can take on new life months after publishing. As I was scrolling, I noticed an article I published…

Google Ranking

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My Medium Article Is On The First Page of Google Search!
My Medium Article Is On The First Page of Google Search!
Google Ranking

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Feb 7

The 4 Best Black Feminist Commentary Channels For Allies

Prepare to be informed, entertained, and challenged — I watch a lot of YouTube videos and I’ll be the first to admit, it can be a real waste of time. However, I occasionally go down a rabbit hole into someplace really special. That’s what happened when I discovered Black feminist commentary channels about five years ago. Suddenly a…

Black History Month

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The 4 Best Black Feminist Commentary Channels For Allies
The 4 Best Black Feminist Commentary Channels For Allies
Black History Month

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jan 31

On Boundaries — Too Little Stress Is Just As Bad As Too Much

Saying “no” may not be as freeing as we think — Once again, I’m way too early for my flight. They tell you to get to the airport two hours in advance, but post-pandemic, it seems fewer people are traveling — at least in the off-season. I’ve spent so much time at airports on my last few trips I can almost…

Stress

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On Boundaries — Too Little Stress Is Just As Bad As Too Much
On Boundaries — Too Little Stress Is Just As Bad As Too Much
Stress

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Published in Fresh Files

·Jan 21

I Found a Viable Alternative to Airbnb

That actually contributes to local economies — There’s no shortage of negative press about Airbnb these days. The company that started out as a genius idea has had numerous detrimental impacts on cities around the world, and the people that live there. Between that and new fees being introduced to guests, many travelers are hesitating to use…

Travel

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I Found a Viable Alternative to Airbnb
I Found a Viable Alternative to Airbnb
Travel

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Published in Globetrotters

·Jan 17

Is A Female Solo Traveler Really That Suspicious?

Customs agents seem to think so — I’ve been solo traveling on and off for about 10 years. It has its cons but I appreciate being able to visit places that may not be on my friends’ agendas. In my 20s I meekly went with others to places I was only mildly interested in. …

Travel

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Is A Female Solo Traveler Really That Suspicious?
Is A Female Solo Traveler Really That Suspicious?
Travel

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Published in Crow’s Feet

·Jan 10

If You Could Find Out How You’re Going To Die, Would You Do It?

I had the rare opportunity to find out if I will follow in my family’s footsteps — Many years ago, I was invited to participate in a groundbreaking research study. It wasn’t because I had any particular skills, but because I may have special genes. Not the good kind of special. My family’s medical history is clean in some respects. There’s little presence of breast cancer, diabetes…

Health

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If You Could Find Out How You’re Going To Die, Would You Do It?
If You Could Find Out How You’re Going To Die, Would You Do It?
Health

4 min read

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Ellen Eastwood

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Culture and lifestyle writer | Generalist | Curious | Witty on a good day | Contact: elleneastwood@outlook.com

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