Michele Zive, PH.D.

Telling My Story

Hello Rebels, Click here to find the SD Voyager article featuring my story and our work on Representation Rebellion.  As I mentioned, it was not an easy story to tell, but I’m glad I did.  I hope you are inspired to tell your own story, join the Representation Rebellion Facebook page, sign up for the…

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Stop Calling Me That

Over almost six decades on this planet, I’ve allowed you to call me names. When I was born, you said, “Oh, she’s the oldest, too bad she’s not a boy.” You called me insignificant. When I was a between the ages of six and eleven, you said, “It’s the 60s, man, free love. Peace.” You…

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Seeking

Long ago, and before dating apps, there were personal ads. Through newspapers and magazines, those who were single (or not) or ready to settle down (allegedly) took out personal ads. So, let’s say I decided to go old school and take out a personal ad for friendship, here’s what mine would say: Invisible Middle-Aged Woman—Married,…