I’m coming out with my cellulite-covered bottom half. In my bedroom, at the beach and at yoga class. Yup, it’s happening. I’m tired of hiding my … [Read more...]
A Letter to My Daughter’s Mother from her Daughter’s Mother (not the same person)
May 10, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Dear Mother, Birth. First. Real. Adoptive. I hate these words and what others call us. We are mothers to the same daughter. Me in the U.S. and you … [Read more...]
The Girl You Don’t Need Make-Up Video Song the Boys Always Sing – Amy Schumer Style
May 9, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
I'm not a huge T.V. watcher and so I've missed Inside Amy Schumer on Comedy Central until I saw The Last Fuckable Day video on Elephant Journal (which … [Read more...]
The 1-Minute Test to Understand the Connection Between Your Childhood, Health Risks & Early Mortality
May 8, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
How could there be a test that indicates early mortality, 19 years early, and I’ve never heard of it? I’m into health, have avoided red meat for … [Read more...]
How Can Anyone Love Me with All of My Issues?
May 7, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
That’s the question I asked. It’s the mold that grew on my moist heart and kept me from opening myself up. It’s what I worried about in my early 20s … [Read more...]
Why Don’t We Care About Real Violence as Much as Staged Fights?
April 29, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
I don’t plan on going through my day recounting the Mayweather and Pacquiao fight or discussing if it was as exciting as expected with the lack of … [Read more...]
To Write Love on Her Arms: Childhood Abuse Prevention and Sexual Violence Awareness
April 28, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
I'm honored to have the following piece, from my Why Heal Write Now page on the To Write Love on Her Arms blog where i now write a monthly column for … [Read more...]
What’s Healing & What Helps Most?
April 28, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Someone asked in a comment how to heal from developmental trauma. I was stumped. Am stumped. I gave the standard … [Read more...]
The End of My Empty-Mess or The Good Girl’s Guide to Hitting Bottom
April 23, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
I'm writing regularly at Elephant Journal. The title of my latest piece is The End of My Empty-Mess. It's dedicated to all you other … [Read more...]
I Fell Hard for Daniel Ladinsky: Correction
April 22, 2015 · by · 10 Comments
I published a piece in Elephant Journal last week while in puppy love with Hafiz. Or who I thought was Hafiz. A correction and explanation is in … [Read more...]
