The Other Side of Young
Ginni SimpsonStories and observations, sometimes serious and sometimes funny, about the parts of life that didn’t come with a manual, shared to help you consider your own path and live more authentically.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 215 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
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Quietly Stepping Away
I’ve watched Bob for years.
I’ve watched Bob for years. He is the most nonjudgmental person I’ve ever known; the worst thing he’s ever said about anyone is, “They’re not my cup of tea.”
Don't Let Our Age Fool You
My essay is inspired by A Short Love Story posted by Suleika Jaouad on May 3, 2026, in her Substack newsletter, The Isolation Journals. Suleika is always worth reading.
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Don’t let our age fool you. Inside, we’re still young, still wh...
Pain Wasn't Enough
Life. You know Life. Life with a capital L. The one full of tricks, detours, and “fun challenges” whether we need them or not, usually arriving at the worst possible moment.
I found myself in one of those moments when this week began.
I a...
Performing for Love
One of us was given wings and the other was given insecurity. It took me a lifetime to understand why Alene moved through the world with ease while I was still trying to earn my right to exist.
Growing up, I was taught that being loved was...
What We Avoid Saying—and Why It Matters
The words we use to soften death may comfort us more than the people we think we’re trying to protect—especially children.
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I’ve spent most of my life working in death, dying, and bereavement. I’ve sat with families as they h...
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Bereavement Care Specialist, and award winning author of The Space Between: A Memoir of Mother-Daughter Love at the End of Life. Still learning, growing, and trying new things. Every day is a new adventure.
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