The Healing Power of Strong Shoulders
When I was growing up, I was really self-conscious of my shoulders. I hated how "imbalanced" my body felt with such broad shoulders and such…
Out of the Darkness: A Call to Support Suicide Prevention
Disclaimer: If you feel you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is a free, 24-hour hotline, at 1.800.273.TALK (8255). Your call…
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Bodies Are Hard But That’s Okay
Last Monday, I went to the doctor and learned my BMI is in the "healthy" category again. At the time I was psyched because it…
Yes, Everyone “Does” Vulnerabilty. No, You Can’t Decide You Don’t.
The first time I watched one of Brene Brown's shame-resilience TED Talks was the first time I felt I truly understood where so many of…
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Naming Anorexia: Damn It, I Have to Wear a Bathing Suit Next Month
Boyfriend and I are going to Cancun next month, which means I will essentially be spending a week on the beach. Which means a week…
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Naming Anorexia: No, Not Those Beans
As I've talked about before, my eating disorder developed in large part from a need for control and order. I started to control my body…
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