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Mandy Osterhaus Ream

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Life As I Know It...So Far

Life As I Know It...So Far

This debut essay collection offers a candid, vulnerable, and humorous look at life from mental health to parenting to accepting life is a journey.

2023

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Be Unique

She said, “You Don’t Have a Child With Down Syndrome”

But we did.

Nov 25, 2020

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Nov 25, 2020

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Inspired Writer

Rejection is Real. But We Keep Writing.

An encouragement to stay in the arena

May 23, 2022

Rejection is Real. But We Keep Writing.

May 23, 2022

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About Me Stories

About Me — Mandy Osterhaus Ream

Captivated by the power of sharing stories.

Dec 13, 2020

About Me — Mandy Osterhaus Ream

Dec 13, 2020

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Middle-Pause

Managing a Food Journey from Shame to Celebration

It’s a rollercoaster ride over baked goods and french fries.

Dec 19, 2023

Managing a Food Journey from Shame to Celebration

Dec 19, 2023

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Middle-Pause

Denying, Resisting, Grieving, and Slowly Accepting I Am Middle Aged

It’s taking longer than expected

Dec 11, 2023

Denying, Resisting, Grieving, and Slowly Accepting I Am Middle Aged

Dec 11, 2023

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Modern Women

One Underestimated Pastime Becomes Nourishment for the soul

Reimagining the jigsaw puzzle.

Jun 29, 2023

One Underestimated Pastime Becomes Nourishment for the soul

Jun 29, 2023

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Age of Empathy

Choosing Isn’t Always that Simple. But Sometimes It’s All We’ve Got.

A desperate attempt to get out of my head.

Jun 23, 2023

Choosing Isn’t Always that Simple. But Sometimes It’s All We’ve Got.

Jun 23, 2023

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Age of Empathy

Woman on Trial for Staying In Bed Sick

And the Prosecutor wouldn’t let it go.

May 5, 2023

Woman on Trial for Staying In Bed Sick

May 5, 2023

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Books Are Our Superpower

A Powerful Memoir of Loss and Hope

I’m so thankful my friend decided to share her story.

Apr 3, 2023

A Powerful Memoir of Loss and Hope

Apr 3, 2023

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FridaySwell

Mandy’s Top 5 Random Things From 2022

They all transformed my daily life.

Dec 25, 2022

Mandy’s Top 5 Random Things From 2022

Dec 25, 2022

Mandy Osterhaus Ream

Mandy Osterhaus Ream

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Part-time professor. Full-time woman in middle age. Happiest in water. Her work can be found on mandyosterhausream.com.

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