Laura Owens - Writer.
@laura350.bsky.social
Obsessed with human behavior. Social commentary & personal essays with raw honesty. Sarcasm is my super power. 15 years writing about mind & body natural health.
When is speaking up and being bold worth the cost? By cost I mean pushback, trolls, losing loved ones? I know what is for me.
#courage #speakup #truth
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#courage #speakup #truth
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Not Everyone Will Like You For This.
Which probably means you’re doing something right.
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April 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
When is speaking up and being bold worth the cost? By cost I mean pushback, trolls, losing loved ones? I know what is for me.
#courage #speakup #truth
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#courage #speakup #truth
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About Me
Why do we avoid sharing the deepest parts of ourselves?
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April 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Trust is number one for me. I know cheating is complicated, a breakdown in communication, but I judge it harshly. Not because someone cheated on me, because my mom left my dad after meeting a married man. She never came back.
#relationships #adultery #trust
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#relationships #adultery #trust
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Cheating is Complicated.
And profitable.
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April 2, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Trust is number one for me. I know cheating is complicated, a breakdown in communication, but I judge it harshly. Not because someone cheated on me, because my mom left my dad after meeting a married man. She never came back.
#relationships #adultery #trust
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#relationships #adultery #trust
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There’s humility with atheists and theists who agree to let in even the tiniest bit of doubt.
But I know this makes most people uncomfortable. I get it. Uncertainty is scary. We all want to think our beliefs are The One And Only Truth.
#God
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But I know this makes most people uncomfortable. I get it. Uncertainty is scary. We all want to think our beliefs are The One And Only Truth.
#God
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Are You There God?
I’ve walked a wobbly road with religion for a long time. In my 30’s I was all in. Then skeptical. Now I’m in-between, and I like it that…
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February 25, 2026 at 6:14 PM
There’s humility with atheists and theists who agree to let in even the tiniest bit of doubt.
But I know this makes most people uncomfortable. I get it. Uncertainty is scary. We all want to think our beliefs are The One And Only Truth.
#God
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But I know this makes most people uncomfortable. I get it. Uncertainty is scary. We all want to think our beliefs are The One And Only Truth.
#God
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How many of us paint certain groups with a broad brush? Men? Christians? I'm progressive and an activist. But I try never to label groups as "all the same."
#racism #stereotypes
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#racism #stereotypes
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Not All White People Are Racist.
Seems obvious. But it’s not.
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February 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
How many of us paint certain groups with a broad brush? Men? Christians? I'm progressive and an activist. But I try never to label groups as "all the same."
#racism #stereotypes
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#racism #stereotypes
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Seems obvious. But how many of us paint certain groups like Christians or men, with a broad brush?
#racism
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#racism
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Not All White People Are Racist.
Seems obvious. But it’s not.
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February 23, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Seems obvious. But how many of us paint certain groups like Christians or men, with a broad brush?
#racism
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#racism
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When historians reflect on this regime, cruelty will be the word most often used to define it. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/15/chicago-ofelia-torres-death-cancer-father-ice-custody
US teen who pushed for her father’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer
Ofelia Torres, 16, spotlighted her dad Ruben’s illegal detention last fall during Trump’s crackdown in Chicago
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February 18, 2026 at 6:01 PM
When historians reflect on this regime, cruelty will be the word most often used to define it. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/15/chicago-ofelia-torres-death-cancer-father-ice-custody
I never tell someone I hate them. But by God, if I vent and say I "hate" that miserable SOB, people tell me "I try never to hate anyone." Like the mere mention of the word means I'm broken & weak.
#honesty #emotions #relationships #sincerity
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#honesty #emotions #relationships #sincerity
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I’ll Never Understand People Who Say "I Don't Hate Anyone."
Everyone I know feels this way except me.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I never tell someone I hate them. But by God, if I vent and say I "hate" that miserable SOB, people tell me "I try never to hate anyone." Like the mere mention of the word means I'm broken & weak.
#honesty #emotions #relationships #sincerity
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#honesty #emotions #relationships #sincerity
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It has come to my attention that Satan’s entering me through my sage scented candles, wellness rituals and new age books.
The video “7 Department Stores Infested with Demonic Influences YOU MUST AVOID.” popped up on Facebook feed. I'm not kidding. #satire #humor
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The video “7 Department Stores Infested with Demonic Influences YOU MUST AVOID.” popped up on Facebook feed. I'm not kidding. #satire #humor
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Bed, Bath & Beyond’s Demonic Influence.
The devil’s in the details. And the retails.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
It has come to my attention that Satan’s entering me through my sage scented candles, wellness rituals and new age books.
The video “7 Department Stores Infested with Demonic Influences YOU MUST AVOID.” popped up on Facebook feed. I'm not kidding. #satire #humor
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The video “7 Department Stores Infested with Demonic Influences YOU MUST AVOID.” popped up on Facebook feed. I'm not kidding. #satire #humor
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Every one tells you that "forgiveness will set you free" Not always. Forcing yourself to feel forgiveness isn't necessarily healing. Sitting in anger isn't great, but pretending to "let go and forgive" can feel like utter BS.
#forgiveness #relationships #healing
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#forgiveness #relationships #healing
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Forgiveness Isn't Always Healing.
It's not as freeing as everyone thinks. Sometimes intentionally not forgiving makes you feel better. Here’s why.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Every one tells you that "forgiveness will set you free" Not always. Forcing yourself to feel forgiveness isn't necessarily healing. Sitting in anger isn't great, but pretending to "let go and forgive" can feel like utter BS.
#forgiveness #relationships #healing
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#forgiveness #relationships #healing
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I've been hormone replacement for decades. So I'm thrilled the FDA removed their black box warning for HRT. But I have a caveat. Don't use synthetic hormones. ONLY use bioidentical. No comparison.
#hormones #womenshealth #hormonereplacement #HRT
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#hormones #womenshealth #hormonereplacement #HRT
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Hormone Replacemenet No Longer Vilified. It’s About Time.
I’m thrilled the FDA finally gave a thumbs up to hormone replacement. But I have one disclaimer.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM
I've been hormone replacement for decades. So I'm thrilled the FDA removed their black box warning for HRT. But I have a caveat. Don't use synthetic hormones. ONLY use bioidentical. No comparison.
#hormones #womenshealth #hormonereplacement #HRT
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#hormones #womenshealth #hormonereplacement #HRT
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We are all a salad tossed together! One of the most powerful and meaningful services we’ve experienced in a long time, Rev. Kathy Schmitz’s message on Diversity deeply moved our congregation and challenged us to reflect on how we live out pluralism in our daily lives.
February 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
We are all a salad tossed together! One of the most powerful and meaningful services we’ve experienced in a long time, Rev. Kathy Schmitz’s message on Diversity deeply moved our congregation and challenged us to reflect on how we live out pluralism in our daily lives.
This book wasn't about parenting. It was about the truth behind the painted smiles...It was about me.
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This Motherhood Book Changed Everything For Me.
I felt better with every page. I wasn’t crazy or a bad mom. It wasn’t about parenting. It was about the truth behind the painted smiles.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This book wasn't about parenting. It was about the truth behind the painted smiles...It was about me.
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The political divide isn’t all tragic. Maybe it weeds out people who don’t share your deepest values. But for people you care about keeping in your life, avoid politics.
It's about democracy and morality. Either you support those -- or you don't. No middle ground.
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It's about democracy and morality. Either you support those -- or you don't. No middle ground.
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Losing Relationships Over Politics. Is It Worth It? Maybe.
The political divide isn’t all tragic. Maybe it weeds out people who don’t share your deepest values. But for those you care about, avoid…
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February 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The political divide isn’t all tragic. Maybe it weeds out people who don’t share your deepest values. But for people you care about keeping in your life, avoid politics.
It's about democracy and morality. Either you support those -- or you don't. No middle ground.
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It's about democracy and morality. Either you support those -- or you don't. No middle ground.
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"You know…. I used to have a secretary who sometimes came to work without underwear.”
My boss smirked, looked over to see my reaction then laughed...
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My boss smirked, looked over to see my reaction then laughed...
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What My Narcissist-Sociopath Boss Taught Me.
My story of anxiety, naivety, and moxie. When fight beats flight.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
"You know…. I used to have a secretary who sometimes came to work without underwear.”
My boss smirked, looked over to see my reaction then laughed...
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My boss smirked, looked over to see my reaction then laughed...
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Someone posted a Facebook video warning that Satan’s entering people through pagan stuff like sage scented candles, bath time wellness rituals and new age books. Inviting the Devil to have his way with us....
And I just thought I was just enjoying a bubble bath.
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And I just thought I was just enjoying a bubble bath.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Someone posted a Facebook video warning that Satan’s entering people through pagan stuff like sage scented candles, bath time wellness rituals and new age books. Inviting the Devil to have his way with us....
And I just thought I was just enjoying a bubble bath.
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And I just thought I was just enjoying a bubble bath.
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The Trump regime is plotting to convert commercial warehouses to massive ICE detention centers.
Private prison corporations, who just so happened to donate to Trump, are already raking in billions.
How many more private companies are going to cash in on this cruelty?
Private prison corporations, who just so happened to donate to Trump, are already raking in billions.
How many more private companies are going to cash in on this cruelty?
February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The Trump regime is plotting to convert commercial warehouses to massive ICE detention centers.
Private prison corporations, who just so happened to donate to Trump, are already raking in billions.
How many more private companies are going to cash in on this cruelty?
Private prison corporations, who just so happened to donate to Trump, are already raking in billions.
How many more private companies are going to cash in on this cruelty?
Back when my daughter started college she was a little shy. I worried if she’d make friends. If she’d be lonely, anxious, depressed. Was she going to adapt? Be happy? Gradually I saw her mature. I worried more than I had to.
What parent doesn't?
My story...
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What parent doesn't?
My story...
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Why I Stopped Worrying if My Daughter Was Lonely at College
Parents, I’ve been there. They adapt. I promise.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Back when my daughter started college she was a little shy. I worried if she’d make friends. If she’d be lonely, anxious, depressed. Was she going to adapt? Be happy? Gradually I saw her mature. I worried more than I had to.
What parent doesn't?
My story...
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What parent doesn't?
My story...
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Dear Trump voters you were right.
Although I was mad when you laughed and said I had “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
But the truth is I was deranged. I was naïve and delusional to believe most of you would vote your moral conscience.
I've never been more wrong.
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Although I was mad when you laughed and said I had “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
But the truth is I was deranged. I was naïve and delusional to believe most of you would vote your moral conscience.
I've never been more wrong.
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Dear Trump Voters: You Were Right.
I do have Trump Derangement Syndrome.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Dear Trump voters you were right.
Although I was mad when you laughed and said I had “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
But the truth is I was deranged. I was naïve and delusional to believe most of you would vote your moral conscience.
I've never been more wrong.
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Although I was mad when you laughed and said I had “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
But the truth is I was deranged. I was naïve and delusional to believe most of you would vote your moral conscience.
I've never been more wrong.
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This morning at UUUF, we had the honor of hearing Nikole Parker share her powerful life story as a transgender woman and her work as CEO of The Center Orlando. Her presentation helped deepen our understanding of what it means to live authentically, the real challenges faced by the trans community.
February 1, 2026 at 7:05 PM
This morning at UUUF, we had the honor of hearing Nikole Parker share her powerful life story as a transgender woman and her work as CEO of The Center Orlando. Her presentation helped deepen our understanding of what it means to live authentically, the real challenges faced by the trans community.