PinnedEleni StephanidesinBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsThrough Shadows and Light: 33 Lessons in 33 YearsHard-won wisdom on womanhood, mental health, LGBTQ+ identity, and learning to trust others — from three decades on this planet·12 min read·Apr 18, 2024--3--3
PinnedEleni StephanidesinThe MemoiristSightless Strength: My Mom’s Continued Love for Life Despite Vision LossHer resilient spirit encourages me to find the light in every day like she does·8 min read·May 13, 2024--2--2
PinnedEleni StephanidesinAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Eleni StephanidesBrought to you by a gay Millennial 90s baby from a swinging chair with two cats·9 min read·Jan 23, 2024--19--19
PinnedEleni StephanidesinModern WomenLost in the Shuffle: The Quiet Battle of Undiagnosed ADHD in GirlsThe fact that girls are socialized to stay in line and not make waves complicates diagnosis and leads many of us to fall through the cracks·7 min read·Feb 24, 2024--23--23
PinnedEleni StephanidesinThe MemoiristDolmas, Donkeys, and Yiayas — Childhood Summers in CyprusAs a Greek-Cypriot American whose dad grew up there, my fond memories of the Mediterranean island are numerous·5 min read·Feb 22, 2024--2--2
Eleni StephanidesinPrism & PenPages of Pride: How Books Shape Queer LivesAs a teen, LGBTQ+ stories paved pathways to places I could see myself reflected and mirrored·7 min read·May 21, 2024--10--10
Eleni StephanidesinBouncin’ and Behavin’ BlogsInner Struggles Unveiled: Stories for Mental Health Awareness MonthThese accounts capture the nuances of anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and familial estrangement·10 min read·May 16, 2024--5--5
Eleni StephanidesinModern WomenMaternal Mosaic: Chronicles of the Many Faces of MotherhoodThese seven stories encompass the beautiful moments, the challenging ones, and everything in between·8 min read·May 12, 2024--2--2
Eleni StephanidesinFourth Wave“The Giving Tree” Reimagined: Mutuality, Reciprocity, and CommunityWas this story truly about benevolence, or was it something else entirely?·6 min read·May 9, 2024--20--20
Eleni StephanidesinAll About MThe First Impression: Why Your Medium Story Titles Matter More Than You ThinkIt can be hard to distill complex ideas into a few cogent words that make a reader want to click, but it’s still important to·6 min read·May 5, 2024--2--2