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An Old Boyfriend
When the past calls, let it go to voicemail. It has nothing new to say.
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The Pretty One
My cousin and I are fifteen months apart, and being close in age set us up for comparison. I wasn't the pretty one, but I was the lucky one. I had a great cousin and friend
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Ms. C: And Why Students Don't Have Her to Kick Around Anymore
Is there such a thing as a dream job? Is this ideology losing steam? I put all my eggs in my basket, and it was teaching. It did not pan out well. Did I fail? Was I set up to fail? Why did I push so hard for something that wasn't meant to be?
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Too Chunky: Life and Labels
Don't label me. Noone deserves to be put in a box, so everyone can judge them. I hated being chubby. Can you break through a label, though?
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He Could Kill You in Your Sleep
Southern California is beautiful. It's beloved by all. But I fled Los Angeles like a refugee. To me So Cal was alcoholism, emotional abuse, and failed dreams.
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In My Twenties
I'm getting sentimental, staring down my fortieth birthday. Do I wish I had the body I had at twenty? Yes. Do I want the insecurity? No.
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Daddy's Girl. The Anxiety Disorder I Inherited
How strong is the genetic link in mental health? I provide only a single case study, but it seems strong, and maybe you can relate.
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Ace Middle School Biology
Science was my favorite subject in school. It made sense. It illuminated the mysteries of the world. We learned about planets, weather, ecosystems, the human body, and genetics. My favorite. How much of that information do we retain through adulthood though? Could you help a kid pass science?
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Are You Scatter-Brained?
Do you often find yourself smacking your forehead and wondering "Why did I do that? Am I an idiot?" You probably aren't that much different from anyone else in that matter, but let's see how scatter-brained you are.
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An Open Note of Apology to My Parents
My Parents. How have I failed you? Let me count the ways.
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I Wish I Had Cancer: Confessions of a Chronic Pain Sufferer
Having a chronic pain condition is the worst. I long for a proper diagnosis and a compassionate doctor. Make this life with pain worth living.
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Reads Books and Tries Not to Cry
Anxiety. Depression. Chronic Pain. Panic. The world has imploded around you. Take a deep breath, and figure it out.
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If You Gave a Mouse a Cookie. An Ode to Healthcare Misfortune, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
If You Gave a Mouse a Cookie is a classical beloved children's story about a hungry, curious adorable rodent. Pelvic floor dysfunction has left me at the mercy of an equally insatiable battery of healthcare providers.
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City Mouse. Country Mouse. What does where you choose to live say about you?
Aesop’s fables demonstrate classically important life lessons. The tale of City House and Country Mouse is basically my story. You see, there are city folk and country folk, just as there are introverts and extroverts, just as there are field mice and sewer rats. I'm the sewer rat.
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Terrier Life: No Smell Left Behind
Terriers are just right. Jack Russel, Fox, Yorkshire, Boston. Here's all you need to know about them.
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I Broke Bumble...
Online dating is not for the faint of heart, but the peer pressure to be on dating apps is real. And I think I failed.
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The Godfather Part Four: My Italian Family
My family is Italian. Not so much as geographically Italian, but like culturally Italian. We’re Italian in that we are unquestionably Catholic. My family believes in a slowly cooked pot of tomato sauce on a Sunday as much as the Holy Spirit.
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“Can I Buy You a Drink?” A Loaded Question
“Can I get you a drink?” seems like a fairly benign conversation starter, but when I hear it I know I’m probably about to offend somebody, or at least lose their interest. Do I owe them an explanation? Do you want to meet the alcoholics in my life?
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Tommy's Sister - A Look Into Being The Baby
You hear overgeneralizations about only children, oldest siblings, or the baby in the family all the time. The baby is always in the shadows, scavenging for what's left of the attention and control, as far as I can tell. No matter if you're in grammar school or approaching middle-age.
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You Can Be Anything You Want to Be When You Grow Up and Other Fairy Tales
What do we really tell kids when we tell them they can be anything they want to be when they grow up? Why are we guiding them to make career decisions as children? There is a lot to be learned from the so-called Great Resignation. Maybe we can start by doing better by our kids.
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Bend When You Can; Snap When You Have To: Eating Disorder Recovery
It was August 9th, 2008 when I entered an eating disorder inpatient treatment center. There’s no turning around from acknowledging that you need help. That help may come in many shapes and styles, and it isn't always pretty.
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It's Nice to Have a Friend
I don’t have girlfriends like I used to when I was in high school and college, and that’s a shame. Where have the partners in crime gone? Have we all grown up? What's left?
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Chronic Pelvic Pain: My Frustrating Health Journey
Arriving at a diagnosis for my chronic pelvic pain has been a long and frustrating journey.
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It's Just Burgers and Beers
Everyone should work in the service industry at some point. It really shines a light on humanity and can teach you how to treat people. It can also make for some funny stories, and you'll most likely meet some cool people.
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And the Academy Award Goes To... Mom
Some people have negligent parents, authoritarian parents, permissive parents, absentee parents. My parents are the best, but Mom has a flair for the dramatic. It's a sight to behold. And what I'm really looking for here is for someone to be on my side.
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I Polish Up Real Nice: A Piece on Mental Health Comorbidity
At what point do eating behaviors become disordered? What does recovery from an eating order look like? How can someone really change? I've been there, done that. I have one of the most powerful monkey minds, and if I'm functioning, there's hope for anyone.
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Home is Forever: A Narrative on Trying to Escape
I'm embarrassed to say it, but I've moved back home with my parents. And, unfortunately, I will have to parenting these retirees.
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Tampa, Florida 33634- For Some It Was Paradise
I moved to Florida and then I moved back. In the middle of that there's a lot of stuff I really don't like to talk about, but it takes up a lot of space in my brain. What do you have when you don't have your health or family?
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My Hometown: I Saw the Great Escape
Everyone has a home town. Only some escape. But really, is the grass always greener on the other side?
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It’s me. Hi. I’m the Problem. Nearly Forty and Single.
The dating game is difficult. Being in a relationship is hard work. What are we all looking for and how will we know when we are happy? Satisfied? I certainly don't have all of the answers.
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Doggy Kisses: My Life in Dogs.
Are you a dog person? Dogs are man's best friend. They hold family together. They bring light to our lives. I can put my life in chronological order based on dog.