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About Me Stories

About Me — Eleni Stephanides

Brought to you by a gay Millennial 90s baby from a swinging chair with two cats

Jan 23

About Me — Eleni Stephanides

Jan 23

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My Boosted Stories

Stories of queerness, neurodivergence, confronting grief and loss, and the journey to answer life’s big questions

Jun 20

My Boosted Stories

Jun 20

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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

Through Shadows and Light: 33 Lessons in 33 Years

Hard-won wisdom on womanhood, mental health, LGBTQ+ identity, and learning to trust others — from three decades on this planet

Apr 18

Through Shadows and Light: 33 Lessons in 33 Years

Apr 18

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The Memoirist

Sightless Strength: Mom’s Unrelenting Love for Life Despite Vision Loss

Her resilient spirit encourages me to find the light in every day like she does

May 13

Sightless Strength: Mom’s Unrelenting Love for Life Despite Vision Loss

May 13

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The Memoirist

Dolmas, Donkeys, and Yiayas : Childhood Summers in Cyprus

As a Greek-Cypriot American whose dad grew up there, my fond memories of the Mediterranean island are numerous

Feb 22

Dolmas, Donkeys, and Yiayas : Childhood Summers in Cyprus

Feb 22

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Modern Women

The Modern Feminist Wisdom of Chelsea Handler

Women can make a positive impact without conforming to traditional gendered notions of selflessness, she reminds us

5d ago

The Modern Feminist Wisdom of Chelsea Handler

5d ago

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Prism & Pen

Bullying and Cheek Turning: Reactive Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community

“Turn the other cheek” becomes increasingly difficult under institutionalized cruelty

Jul 28

Bullying and Cheek Turning: Reactive Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community

Jul 28

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Pragmatic Wisdom

Truth in Flux: Navigating Belief Systems in the Age of Technology

Lessons picked up in the spaces between certainty and doubt

Jul 19

Man stands on a cliff overlooking ocean waters.

Jul 19

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Tourist in My Own Country

Hidden Charms and Coastal Wonders: Four Lesser Known Gems in California

From the haunting allure of Bombay Beach to the quaint charm of Nevada City

Jul 18

Hidden Charms and Coastal Wonders: Four Lesser Known Gems in California

Jul 18

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Prism & Pen

Palm Trees and Pride Flags: Get To Know Gay Puerto Vallarta

The city’s become known for its thriving gay scene, with bars, clubs, and events catering to LGBTQ+ locals and travelers alike

Jul 16

Palm Trees and Pride Flags: Get To Know Gay Puerto Vallarta

Jul 16

Eleni Stephanides

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LGBTQ+ writer and Spanish interpreter who enjoys wandering through nature, reading fiction and mental health content, speaking Spanish, and petting cats.

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