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My Struggle With Infertility At Age 30

The moment I learned I couldn't have a baby, conception went from being my assumption to being my purpose.

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: My Struggle With Steroids

I'm proud of my naturally curvaceous shape, but when your body is out of your control, it's nearly impossible to maintain that pride.

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Vaccines Should Remain Parental Choice, Not Law

No one is currently in a position to mandate a one-size-fits-all vaccine policy.

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Everything You Need To Know About Postpartum Sex

Let's get to it—a primer on The Sex.

My Meds Make Me Fat—But They're Worth It

Being a little bit chubby is better than being a lot dead.

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Depression Stole My Ability To Imagine A Different Tomorrow

I could tell my therapist that tomorrow I will eat toast for breakfast instead of a bagel, and technically I will have done what she's asked.

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"Smile" Is The Worst Thing To Say To Someone With Mental Illness

Those with mental illness need for us to at least attempt to understand the struggles they encounter every day.

I Still Live In My Hometown . . . And I Feel Like A Loser

I'm 30 years old and stuck in San Jose, the hometown I always wanted to leave. What happened?