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Christine Schoenwald
Christine Schoenwald

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If You’re a Child of a Narcissist, You’ve Learned to Live in an Environment of Chaos and Instability

You’re always in danger — Being a child of a narcissist is not unlike being a mountain goat. Mountain goats climb the steepest ranges, hang out on the sides of mountains, and even defend themselves against other mountain goats. …

Narcissistic Parents

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If You’re a Child of a Narcissist, You’ve Learned to Live in an Environment of Chaos and…
If You’re a Child of a Narcissist, You’ve Learned to Live in an Environment of Chaos and…
Narcissistic Parents

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The Last Thing my Aunt Christine, a Successful Writer, Wrote Was a Suicide Note

She lived a full life until she didn’t — “If you’re reading this, then I haven’t botched it,” read my Aunt Christine’s suicide note. I’ve heard various reasons over the years regarding her motivation for ending her life — she had cancer, or she had lost the will to live after her second husband, Ted died. Her suicide note…

Nonfiction

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The Last Thing my Aunt Christine, a Successful Writer, Wrote Was a Suicide Note
The Last Thing my Aunt Christine, a Successful Writer, Wrote Was a Suicide Note
Nonfiction

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Published in The Narrative Arc

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Miracles Don’t Happen in Day Camp

I knew better — In grade school, my mother would pack me a sensible lunch with carrots, an apple, and a tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread and put it into a grocery bag. It was very healthy but screamingly abnormal as far as I was concerned, my healthy lunches branding me forever as…

Nonfiction Writing

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Miracles Don’t Happen in Day Camp
Miracles Don’t Happen in Day Camp
Nonfiction Writing

6 min read


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My Father’s Encounters With the Nazis Changed Everything He Knew About Himself

He was lucky they only bullied him — How many of these children in the photo above grew up to be Nazis? I look closely at my father’s primary school photo. I see him in the front row, third from the left, dressed in short pants and a simple short-sleeved shirt. …

Nonfiction Writing

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My Father’s encounters with the Nazis changed everything He Knew About Himself
My Father’s encounters with the Nazis changed everything He Knew About Himself
Nonfiction Writing

5 min read


Published in The Narrative Arc

·1 day ago

I Was Looking for Love When I Found a Guy Who Was Into Wearing Diapers

I may have to rethink my stand on bladder control — “I like wearing diapers,” he said responding to my personal ad. The ad was in a regular newspaper, not a site for kinky adults. There was nothing in it to suggest any kind of fetish. …

Humor

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I Was Looking for Love When I Found a Guy Who Was Into Wearing Diapers
I Was Looking for Love When I Found a Guy Who Was Into Wearing Diapers
Humor

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Published in In for a Penny

·3 days ago

7 Exceptional British Crime Dramas

If you haven’t seen these you’re missing out — Culturally we have many things to thank the British for such as the birth of the modern novel, Shakespeare, and some truly amazing actors. Among the many achievements of the British, I’d like to add how superb they are at T.V. crime dramas. Sharing your favorite British mystery programs with…

Listicles

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7 Exceptional British Crime Dramas
7 Exceptional British Crime Dramas
Listicles

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Published in Catness

·4 days ago

My Three-Year-Old Cat Slept in My Arms for the First Time

A major cat breakthrough — Today I received the most wonderful gift — our cat Carlos slept in my arms, on my chest for almost fifteen minutes. I nearly wept with joy. It isn’t that Carlos is an anti-social cat. He’s fairly affectionate and likes to be petted, and have his chin scratched, and he’s…

Cats

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My Three-Year-Old Cat Slept in My Arms for the First Time
My Three-Year-Old Cat Slept in My Arms for the First Time
Cats

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Published in In for a Penny

·Jan 23

‘My Humps’ and Other Songs That Bug the Shit Out Of Me

Did they think no one would notice? — Songwriting isn’t easy — I sure can’t do it. Matching lyrics to music and hoping it conveys emotion and makes sense is hard. I love all different kinds of music, but there are some songs that annoy me every time I hear them. I Shot the Sheriff — -Bob Marley…

Listicles

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‘My Humps’ and Other Songs That Bug the Shit Out Of Me
‘My Humps’ and Other Songs That Bug the Shit Out Of Me
Listicles

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Published in In for a Penny

·Jan 18

13 Signs Your Cats Have Almost Finished Training You

Cats know how to get you to do what they want — We think we’re the ones in charge when it comes to our households, the residents, and how they behave but the jokes are on us, especially when it comes to cats. Cats are always in charge. You may believe you’re training them but in reality, they’re schooling you. While cats…

Listicles With Commentary

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13 Signs Your Cats Have Almost Finished Training You
13 Signs Your Cats Have Almost Finished Training You
Listicles With Commentary

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Published in In for a Penny

·Jan 16

12 Etiquette Rules for the 10:15 A.M. YMCA Arthritis Water Exercise Class

What not to do at the Y — Don’t complain about getting wet. You’re in a pool, splashing is part of the deal. Bitching about getting wet in the pool is like blaming the sun for making you sweat. No one wants to hear your bellyaching. 2. Don’t pee, poop, or spit in the pool. For f*ck’s sake…

Listicles

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12 Etiquette Rules for the 10:15 A.M. YMCA Arthritis Water Exercise Class
12 Etiquette Rules for the 10:15 A.M. YMCA Arthritis Water Exercise Class
Listicles

3 min read

Christine Schoenwald

Christine Schoenwald

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Writer for The Los Angeles Times, Salon, The Startup, Tenderly, Fearless She Wrote, MuddyUm. Christineschoenwaldwriter.com

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