Lauren BartlesonThe Posts That Scared Me Away From MediumThe first time I heard about Medium was in 2017 when I volunteered to start a blog for Fortune 100 company.May 6May 6
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Lauren BartlesonMy weight gain is none of your businessI’ve gained a lot of weight recently — nearly 100 pounds in the last 18 months — and people aren’t afraid to tell me. With all due respect…Oct 28, 20221Oct 28, 20221
Lauren BartlesonDepression does not discriminate.September is Suicide Awareness Month, and today kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week. By sharing my story, I hope it helps break the…Sep 4, 20221Sep 4, 20221
Lauren BartlesoninBehind the FacadeLoving and Losing My SoulmateOn August 1st, 2017, just weeks after I returned from Greece, Gigi died in my arms.Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022
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Lauren BartlesoninBehind the FacadeOn setting digital boundariesThis is a long one. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in!Mar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
Lauren BartlesoninBehind the FacadeRiptide: a short storyThere’s sand filling my lungs. I can’t breathe, I can’t see, and the world is spinning as I tumble underwater.Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022