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Melissa Miles McCarter

Who am I and what do I write about? — I am at heart a mommy who writes on the side. But it took a long time to earn that title. From the loss of my daughter to SIDS, the ups and downs of step-parenting my now 20 year old, to a long journey of infertility that culminated in my now 5 year old daughter arriving by way of IVF…

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Melissa Miles McCarter
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Published in Pop Off

·Mar 15

Sister Wives: Why Gwendlyn Brown Accuses Dad Kody Brown of Physical Abuse

His children claim this is part of a pattern of negative behaviors towards them. — Gwendlyn Brown, the daughter of Sister Wives’ Kody Brown and Christine Brown, alleges that her father physically abused her. She specifically accuses him of spanking so severely as to leave bruising. Gwendlyn has been recently outspoken about her negative experiences with the various cast members on the show. …

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Sister Wives: Why Gwendlyn Brown Accuses Dad Kody Brown of Physical Abuse
Sister Wives: Why Gwendlyn Brown Accuses Dad Kody Brown of Physical Abuse
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Published in Pop Off

·Mar 14

RHOBH: 5 Famous Feuds

Puppy-Gate, The Bunny, and more — The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has had many feuds over their twelve seasons. Although new cast members have come and gone, the rivalries are this franchise’s mainstay. The many storylines over the years might not have occurred without this drama. This last season 12, RHOBH saw its fair share…

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RHOBH: 5 Famous Feuds
RHOBH: 5 Famous Feuds
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Mar 6

One Last Pandemic Story

It’s been over a week, and I’m still sick. Well, it’s “we” now. My daughter started having similar symptoms a couple of days ago. Sore throat. Fever. Fatigue. Our last COVID two-pack test in the cabinet that had solely housed those tests — was negative for both of us. I…

Pandemic Stories

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One Last Pandemic Story
One Last Pandemic Story
Pandemic Stories

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Published in Melissa Miles McCarter

·Feb 27

My Shirt, The Time Capsule

It’s worn out so that there are microscopic tears and macroscopic holes in the material. The material is probably part polyester and definitely cotton. I’m thinking there’s something synthetic about it since it’s from the 80s and it lasted more than 40 years, although less pristine each year. I don’t…

Creative Writing

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My Shirt, The Time Capsule
My Shirt, The Time Capsule
Creative Writing

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Published in Memories Mastered

·Feb 24

Good-bye Mr. Lon

A conversation with my father — There’s a conversation I remember that I want to and don’t want to always remember at the same time. My father is in bed in one of the two bedrooms in his two-bedroom condo. …

Memoir

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Good-bye Mr. Lon
Good-bye Mr. Lon
Memoir

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Published in Melissa Miles McCarter

·Feb 6

Why We Are Leaving Our Son

It’s hard growing up, for us and him — I have an internal conflict I’ve been very vocal about with my family. Instead of talking about it anymore, I have taken action. My husband and I are taking steps to leave my son. Here’s the conflict – it’s internal because I can only control my response and action to…

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Why We Are Leaving Our Son
Why We Are Leaving Our Son
Parenting

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Published in Melissa On Writing

·Jan 26

What Is My Writing Ritual?

Why writing is a luxury. — My writing ritual involves stealing away time to write. Probably many parents, particularly mothers in our culture, feel that way. On top of homeschooling, day-to-day activities, and mundane life, finding time to write is a luxury at times. …

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What Is My Writing Ritual?
What Is My Writing Ritual?
Creativity

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Published in Pop Off

·Dec 28, 2022

Is Heather Gay’s Black Eye Great Marketing?

The RHOSLC mystery continues. — If you were like me, watching Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and saw Heather Gay after what seemed like an assault, you were shocked. From an utterly human perspective, it’s horrible the thought that anyone could have purposefully done that to her. …

Reality TV

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Is Heather Gay’s Black Eye Great Marketing?
Is Heather Gay’s Black Eye Great Marketing?
Reality TV

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Published in Pop Off

·Dec 26, 2022

Why The Kardashian Family Moved to Hulu

When Kourtney goes, they all go. — The news that E!s Keeping Up With the Kardashians was to end after airing for 20 seasons sparked a lot of fan theories. Theories abounded as to why the show ended, from rumors that it was canceled due to low ratings to speculation that the family wanted more privacy. Fans…

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Why The Kardashian Family Moved to Hulu
Why The Kardashian Family Moved to Hulu
Television

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Melissa Miles McCarter

Melissa Miles McCarter

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Mommy who writes on the side about mental health, family, pop culture, feminism. Editor, Popoff.us — Find out more linktr.ee/lissahoop melissaonmedium@gmail.com

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