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The Power of the Underdog: Underdogs, Trauma Recovery, and Why Real Stories Matter
I don’t usually get political, but if you like rooting for the underdog, then this week’s 2026 midterm election was epic. I was truly joyous about the election results across the country. People who were royally underestimated won a near-legendary victory. I loved it. People of color, people who are true to their religious beliefs, people who aren’t afraid to keep silent about the state of the country. They showed up, and the voters came through for them.

Tanya Madsen
12 hours ago3 min read


Peaches, Second Skins, and the Slow Work of Healing
“My name is Karen,” she said, standing slightly to introduce herself. “And yes, I am a Karen.”
She didn’t smile when she said it. In fact, she didn’t smile at all, which was refreshing. Women were conditioned to smile, as if the fate of humanity rested on their positive attitude. If that were the case, then Karen was single-handedly wrecking the world.

Tanya Madsen
Jun 1411 min read
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