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I Write Hard Things

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I share stories of grief, healing, and resilience from the perspective of a black woman in midlife. With humor and honesty, I explore the complexity of motherhood, marriage, parenting, autism, mental health, creativity, self-discovery, and black culture.

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About Karen Wesley

Award-winning blogger, writer, community creator, mental health/autism advocate, and contributing writer for the Hogg Foundation of Mental Health, University of Texas.

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