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Helen Hensell
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Why I Write Under My Real Name

Since I rejoined Medium exactly a month ago, I noticed one thing. I noticed that many writers here write under a nom de plume. I don’t begrudge those who choose to keep their personal names private. After all, the Internet can be a scary place and you never know who…

Writers On Medium

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Why I Write Under My Real Name
Why I Write Under My Real Name
Writers On Medium

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Dec 17, 2022

I found my calling…

Hello. It’s been a while. So many things have happened. They are mostly good. I’ve been busy, Working. Writing. Doing a lot of that, actually. I’ve been writing articles for this company. I love it. I am so grateful that they gave me this opportunity. I’ve also been writing articles…

Career Advice

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I found my calling…
I found my calling…
Career Advice

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Aug 14, 2022

White People’s Unhealthy Obsession With Curly Hair

Is it an obsession? Or something more? — A year, a month, and a few days after my daughter was born, I started taking my daughter to story-times at the local library. My spontaneous decision was born out of a desire to try something new and to socialize with other moms. Quite frankly, I’m not good at socializing…

Race

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White People’s Unhealthy Obsession With Curly Hair
White People’s Unhealthy Obsession With Curly Hair
Race

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Jul 30, 2022

I Took a Break from Medium

Here’s what happened… — Ever since I first discovered Medium and learned that I could make some semi-serious cash from writing about my life, I was hooked. Day in and day out, I wrote about anything and everything that crossed my mind. Sometimes I even wrote three or four articles a day. I just…

Medium

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I Took a Break from Medium
I Took a Break from Medium
Medium

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Jul 15, 2022

Mom Disappeared Again

Where is she going? — I will be writing one new fiction short (300–500 words) every day for the next thirty days. All stories will follow the same central character. If you are interested, then please subscribe here for regular updates. This is day sixteen of this 30-day fiction writing challenge. …

Fiction

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Mom Disappeared Again
Mom Disappeared Again
Fiction

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Jul 10, 2022

The Gem in Her Daughter’s Hand

What is the meaning of it? — I will be writing one new fiction short (300–500 words) every day for the next thirty days. All stories will follow the same central character. If you are interested, then please subscribe here for regular updates. This is day fifteen of this 30-day fiction writing challenge. …

Fiction

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The Gem in Her Daughter’s Hand
The Gem in Her Daughter’s Hand
Fiction

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Jul 7, 2022

She Heard Her Dead Daughter’s Voice

She didn’t know what to do… I will be writing one new fiction short (300–500 words) every day for the next thirty days. All stories will follow the same central character. If you are interested, then please subscribe here for regular updates. This is day fourteen of this 30-day fiction…

Fiction

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She Heard Her Dead Daughter’s Voice
She Heard Her Dead Daughter’s Voice
Fiction

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Jul 4, 2022

My Multiracial Daughter Thinks Straight Hair is Better

What should I do? — Recently, my six-year-old daughter came to me and said that she wants straight hair. Immediately, this raised a red flag. I asked her why. She said that nearly all of the girls in her kindergarten class have straight hair. …

Race

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My Multiracial Daughter Thinks Straight Hair is Better
My Multiracial Daughter Thinks Straight Hair is Better
Race

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Jul 4, 2022

Mom’s Frightening Discovery

What she found in the closet… — I will be writing one new fiction short (300–500 words) every day for the next thirty days. All stories will follow the same central character. If you are interested, then please subscribe here for regular updates. This is day thirteen of this 30-day fiction writing challenge. …

Fiction

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Mom’s Frightening Discovery
Mom’s Frightening Discovery
Fiction

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Jul 1, 2022

My Top Performing Medium Stories for June 2022

What I wrote and how much I made. — I would love to say that my passion for the craft of writing led me here. But that would be a half-lie. Even though I have loved writing since before I even learned how to type correctly on a Windows 95 computer, I would be lying if I said that…

Writers On Medium

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My Top Performing Medium Stories for June 2022
My Top Performing Medium Stories for June 2022
Writers On Medium

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Helen Hensell

Helen Hensell

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Top writer in Racism. I write about my experiences being mixed. https://linktr.ee/helen.hensell

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