Mia Leigh Renna

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Guest Writer for Seattle Pride

May 31, 2021 by Mia Renna

Provided the opportunity to write a guest article for Seattle Pride discussing how we can remember LGBTQ veterans this Memorial Day.

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May 31, 2021 /Mia Renna
LGBTQIA+, LGBTQ, LGBT, Memorial Day, Military, Honor the Fallen, LGBTQ Veterans, Alan Rogers, Andrew Wilfhart, Leonard Matlovich, Harvey Milk, Barry Winchell
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Why I Ghost

May 30, 2021 by Mia Renna

Despite being a frowned upon practice, I discuss why I am not ashamed of ghosting. My safety is more important than being polite.

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May 30, 2021 /Mia Renna
ghosting, dating, stalking, online dating, modern dating, dating apps, break up
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Almost One Year Later, Still Pushing

May 19, 2021 by Mia Renna

After taking a long blogging hiatus, I am officially healthy enough to begin regularly contributing again!

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May 19, 2021 /Mia Renna
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What About Her Career

July 28, 2020 by Mia Renna

Video testimony speaking about the inequality between the protections of assailant’s and victim’s careers through systemic biases.

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July 28, 2020 /Mia Renna
sexual harassment, Vanessa Guillen, I am Vanessa Guillen, hostile work environment, personal statement, Army
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I Am Vanessa Guillen

July 05, 2020 by Mia Renna

#IAmVanessaGuillen has ignited a movement that has spread like wildfire among sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment survivors across all branches of the military calling for justice for Vanessa Guillen in the wake of her muder.

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July 05, 2020 /Mia Renna
I am Vanessa Guillen, Vanessa Guillen, Army, military, military justice system, SHARP, sexual assault, sexual harassment, military injustice, military investigation, LaVena Johnson, Tina Priest, Melissa Hobart, Rape, Barrack Obama, commander discretion, SARPO, POSH
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My First Podcast Feature!

April 13, 2020 by Mia Renna

Within James Prescott's Grief Series, I discuss the theme of my memoir and how it reflects grief that is shared among many sexual assault survivors.

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April 13, 2020 /Mia Renna
podcast, grief, rape, sexual assault, domestic abuse, military, army
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Writing Traumatic Scenes

January 09, 2020 by Mia Renna

I discuss procrastinating the final scenes I have left for last: the ones that include the most traumatic memories. I share advise founded from the writing community and explain taking a few steps back in my pace in order to do the scenes correctly.

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January 09, 2020 /Mia Renna
trauma, writing, writing process, writing trauma, memoir, procrastinate, mental health, writing tips, writing community, minesweeper
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2019 Reflection

January 01, 2020 by Mia Renna

2019’s contributions to my memoir!

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January 01, 2020 /Mia Renna
Book Review, book recommendation, reading list 2019, writing process, writer, writing, Anita Hill, Christine Ford, #metoo, chris brown, rihanna, lil dicky, remy ma, aaliyah, r. kelly, kylie jenner, tyga, drake, millie bobby brown, grooming, statutory rape, cost of rape, cost of sexual assault
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Who Decides What's Offensive?

November 18, 2019 by Mia Renna

How to tell if someone is being a “snowflake” or is having a legitimate reaction to something that is offensive.

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November 18, 2019 /Mia Renna
snowflake, offensive, offended, safe space, politically correct, south park, transgender athlete, male dominated, female inclusive, LGBTQIA+, heart beat bill, alabama, male politicians, stacey dash, rachel dolezal, kay ivey
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November Progress Update

November 07, 2019 by Mia Renna

November 2019 memoir and blog status update!

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November 07, 2019 /Mia Renna
memoir, writing process, blogging
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Why Don't They Just Leave?

October 21, 2019 by Mia Renna

Why domestic abuse survivors don’t leave, and how we as bystanders can help.

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October 21, 2019 /Mia Renna
domestic abuse, domestic violence, abuse, emotional abuse, abusive relationship, financial abuse, financial dependency, self-esteem, abusive home, cycle of abuse, gaslight, embarrassment, trauma, fear of reprisal, gun control act, domestic homicide, violence against women, violence against men
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Where's The Rapist?

October 09, 2019 by Mia Renna

Exploring the characteristics of the “typical rapist” and trying to find them in your community.

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October 09, 2019 /Mia Renna
Where's Waldo?, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sex offender, predator, RAINN, Brock Turner
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The 2%

October 01, 2019 by Mia Renna

Using science to advocate for the belief of sexual assault victims and to disprove emotional arguments about an increase in false accusations.

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October 01, 2019 /Mia Renna
sexual assault, rape, false accusation, Brett Kavanagh, racial inequality, stigma, survivor, Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, Michele Jawando, police brutality, POC, LGBTQIA+
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Accomplishing Marriage

September 24, 2019 by Mia Renna

Is social media becoming an additional external pressure to encourage marriage?

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September 24, 2019 /Mia Renna
MRS degree, marriage, Susan Patton, divorce, sexual assault, sexual asault, rape, engagement, abuse, toxic relationship, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, social media, birthday, military
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Sex, Politics, and Gainful Employment

September 16, 2019 by Mia Renna

Received my first piece of hate mail this week and I have officially made it!

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September 16, 2019 /Mia Renna
sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual harassment in the workplace, politics, employment, twitter message, equal opportunity, Equal Opportunity Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexualization, objectificatoin, whistle blower, Monica Lewinsky, Bill Clinton, Twitter, Karen Karbo, Rebecca Solnit, Sohaila Abdulali, Roxane Gay, writer, author, memoir
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Conflict Resolution

September 08, 2019 by Mia Renna

Discussing conflict resolution modes that focus on every day problem solving, as well as, binary solution conflicts.

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September 08, 2019 /Mia Renna
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, conflict resolution, comrpomise, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., debate, bullying, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, privilege, cooperation, assertive
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First Blog Post

September 05, 2019 by Mia Renna

I am, and will continue to be, loudly sharing stories and advocating for those who need amplification. Everyone has a story, and everyone deserves to be heard.

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September 05, 2019 /Mia Renna
writer, memoir, Eric Roth, F. Scott Fitzgerald, sexual harassment, sexual assault, military, Army
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