self care

Dear 16-Year-Old, 500 Pound Matt,

The morning dread. The withdrawal from co-workers and loved ones. The point is: my job was no longer working for me. And it was time, debt or no Read...

My fears of dependence were so potent that I decided to quit meds for good. Though I didn’t just throw away mental healthcare, mind you, since I Read...

A couple of weeks ago I got an email that contained a question I never thought I’d be asked.

I can feel proud of my cleavage and my combat boots. I feel fierce in drop-crotch sweatpants and preppy sweaters. I carry my edge with me and, Read...

Our relationship has been a little complicated. I've loved you a lot, and I've loathed you at least that much, but mostly you've just gone Read...

In the final weeks of pregnancy with my second child, I went to a group appointment alongside other mothers-to-be and their Read...

You can create boundaries for many things. For example, your communication needs (what works for you, what others need to know, what you can’t Read...