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Lisa McCarty

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Writer | Women's Health | Grief Educator ✍️ Words: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Cut, TODAY Show, HuffPost, Women’s Health Magazine, Slate, The Guardian, Self Magazine and more. Working on a book. https://bit.ly/4f9fN9c IG: @Lbmccarty717

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jun 3

A little late, but I’m proud to share my personal essay that was published a few weeks ago for @thecut.com.

Thanks to my wonderful editor for letting me share my story and to my mentors for your guidance.

I appreciate you reading.

#writingcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub

The Cut @thecut.com · May 11

After an accident and decades of anger defined us, we’re both finally beginning to heal.

My Mother’s Traumatic Brain Injury Stole My Childhood

After an accident and decades of anger defined us, we’re both finally beginning to heal.

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · 12d

Yes @parisreview.bsky.social

#writingcommunity #october #5amwritersclub #womenwriters

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · 26d

Hello friends! I know it’s been a while since I posted. I’m still here, but also more active these days on IG and Substack.

Would love to connect with you there too:

IG: @lbmccarty717

Substack: substack.com/@lisamccarty...

Lisa McCarty | Substack

Writer with work in NYT, The Washington Post, The Cut, Slate, The Guardian, HuffPost, TODAY Show, SELF, Women’s Health Mag and more. Follow me on IG @lbmccarty717.

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jul 6

Yes @soleoado.bsky.social

#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #sundayvibes #keepgoing

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jun 25

Went for a hike in the woods yesterday to escape the relentless heat. Stopped by to see my majestic friend.

It reminded me to keep looking for small moments of light when the world is dark. Hope this helps you too.

#WritingCommunity #mentalhealthmatters #owls #5amwritersclub

Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jun 24

✍️ #WritingCommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #writerslife

Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jun 21

View from my morning hike.

A gentle reminder:
Stop scrolling and get outside for a walk. You won’t regret it. 😉

#MentalHealthMatters #WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub #WeekendVibes

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jun 19

A series of storms rolled through yesterday. This photo was taken after the last one, on a walk.

It’s a gentle reminder: everything is temporary. The sun will shine again.

Keep going. ✍️

#WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub #photography #womenwriters #keepgoing #nofilter

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jun 18

You’re halfway there. Happy Wednesday! Wishing you a productive day of writing ahead. ✍️

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #womenwriters

Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you so much!

Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jun 3

The Cut @thecut.com · May 11

After an accident and decades of anger defined us, we’re both finally beginning to heal.

My Mother’s Traumatic Brain Injury Stole My Childhood

After an accident and decades of anger defined us, we’re both finally beginning to heal.

www.thecut.com

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · May 31

“You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better.”
@annelamott.bsky.social

#writngcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #quoteoftheday

Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · May 31

Let’s do this. ✍️ #1000wordsofsummer
#writingcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub

Jami Attenberg @jamiattenberg.bsky.social · May 31

Go on, write your way into knowing yourself a little better.

Happy first day of #1000wordsofsummer!

1000wordsofsummer.substack.com/p/day-1-of-1...

Day 1 of #1000wordsofsummer 2025

Because you're a writer.

1000wordsofsummer.substack.com

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · May 2

🌷 May 🌷
New month.
New direction.
New challenges.
New possibilities.
New hope.

#writingcommunity #5amwritingclub #womenwriters #may #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Mar 27

Good Morning! Locking myself in the quiet room of the library to knock out a new draft with zero distractions.

Wishing you a productive day of writing ahead. ✍️

#WritingCommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #writerslife

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Mar 8

Today, as women, we rise:
Above the darkness.
Above the noise.
Above the hate.
Above the fear.

Every day, we unite.
We are stronger together.

#WritingCommunity #womenwriters #InternationalWomensDay #writerslift #5amwritersclub #RiseUp #WomenSupportingWomen

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Feb 18

Yes. @parisreview.bsky.social

#writingcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #writerslift #writerlife #GoodMorning #quoteoftheday

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Feb 16

Even at 3 am, grief doesn’t let go. It sits like a heavy weight pressing down on your chest, making you gasp to catch your breath.

#grief #WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub #womenwriters #griefshare #mentalhealthmatters

Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Feb 13

Woke up excited to work on a few new ideas. Let’s do this. ✍️ ☕️

Happy Thursday, friends!

#writingcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #thursdayvibes #GoodMorning

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Feb 12

Good Morning. ❄️

The kids are outside playing in the snow and I’m going to squeeze in a brief yoga session and finish some draft edits.

Happy Wednesday, friends.

#WritingCommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #writersliftingwriters #SnowDay

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Feb 2

🤍🤍🤍 @wetheurban.bsky.social

#writingcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub
#february

Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jan 31

Truth.

#writingcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #quoteoftheday

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jan 24

Well that was unexpected…
🌅

#sunrise #goodmorning #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jan 12

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Lisa McCarty @lbmccarty717.bsky.social · Jan 12

Sunday mantra: Be patient with yourself, you’re doing the best that you can. You’ve been through so much and you deserve a moment to rest.

#writingcommunity #WomenWriters #5amwritersclub #sundayvibes #MentalHealthMatters

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