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Y.L. Wolfe

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Traveling to Paris with my ex didn't turn out the way I expected. I fell in love with him all over again. And with Paris. And...with myself.

2021

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Published in
Liberty

To All the Women in Their 40s Who Are Saying Goodbye to Their Fertility

This is one of the most sacred journeys we’ll ever take — and the world barely acknowledges it

Feb 9, 2024

To All the Women in Their 40s Who Are Saying Goodbye to Their Fertility

Feb 9, 2024

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The Real Problem When 46-Year-Old Women Are Crying in Their Cars

And it isn’t because we’re single

Oct 21, 2022

The Real Problem When 46-Year-Old Women Are Crying in Their Cars

Oct 21, 2022

Published in
Black Bear

Celebrating a Year of No Self-Harm

After 34 years of wrestling with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, I’ve finally made a major leap in my healing journey

1d ago

Woman kneeling and holding a red heart in her outstretched hands

1d ago

Published in
Liberty

A Police Officer Peeked Over My Curtains at Night

My experience with police misconduct, civil complaints, and the 4th amendment

3d ago

A Police Officer Peeked Over My Curtains at Night

3d ago

Published in
The Weathered Publication

I Think I Found the Antidote to 21st Century Fascism…We Just Have to Go Back to the 90s to Get It

It’s time to let the billionaires go their own way, while we remember the simple joys of real life

Jan 30

I Think I Found the Antidote to 21st Century Fascism…We Just Have to Go Back to the 90s to Get It

Jan 30

Published in
Life Without Children

If You Start Talking About Motherhood, I’ll Be Sneaking Out the Side Door

Why this middle-aged childless woman is no longer giving her attention to conversations about motherhood

Jan 28

Woman opening a door to leave a building

Jan 28

Published in
Liberty

I Used to Be Against the Death Penalty…Now I’m Not So Sure

If we’re going to have capital offenses, shouldn’t rape be included?

Jan 26

Female judge standing in her chambers with her arms crossed

Jan 26

Published in
Wilder

How I’m Reconnecting with My Creativity in 2025

I’m coming out of a long creative slump with a few strategies to help me along the way

Jan 14

How I’m Reconnecting with My Creativity in 2025

Jan 14

Published in
Life Without Children

I Used to Call Myself Childless…But I’ve Realized I Might Be Childfree, Too

Examining the words we use to define a woman’s reproductive journey — especially those of us who aren’t mothers

Jan 12

Woman sitting on decking holding a mug of something hot

Jan 12

Published in
Liberty

A Little Pep Talk for Those Recovering from Abusive Relationships

This is how I talk to myself to make sure it never happens again

Jan 10

A Little Pep Talk for Those Recovering from Abusive Relationships

Jan 10

Y.L. Wolfe

Y.L. Wolfe

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Adventuring, nesting, and raising hell in middle age. Welcome to my second act. | Substack: https://ylwolfe.substack.com | Email: hello@ylwolfe.com

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