The Underwire

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Personal essays about being human and the writing life. Occasional poems + writing prompts, self-care and spiritual practices. Intimate, supportive, often uncomfortable.

About Maggie Langrick

Writer of personal essays, publisher of nonfiction books that help, heal, and inspire at Wonderwell. Irrepressible optimist with a wee fatalistic streak.

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