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I’ve Attempted Suicide and Here’s What I Want You to Know
Trigger Warning: Suicide
I’ve attempted suicide.
I had self-harming behaviors as a child. The first time I attempted suicide, I was about ten years old. I...
Sex and the Single Mom: Looks Aren’t Everything
I once dated a tall, dark, and handsome doctor. He was so good-looking that he was on the cover of a magazine. Not People...
Who Says You Have to Like Your Mother-in-Law?
The relationship between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law is one of the most complex. Not to be confused with the mother and son-in-law scenario,...
My Son Told Me to Lose Weight and I’m Taking His Advice
After the holidays, before the New Year, my son and I were cuddling on the couch, watching a movie. As always, he was bouncing...
Motherhood and Agency: You Have Time to Listen
Agency. What does that mean for you? Agency - the kind I want to discuss has everything to do with you. I am writing...
Sex and the Single Mom: Why Nice Guys (and Girls) Finish Last
My most recent first date was with an absolute Mr. Nice Guy. We went to a diner, which is my favorite place to go...
The Happiness Continuum: Happy, Happier, Happiest
Happiness is a continuum.
A continuum that ranges from the feelings of being untroubled or pleased to the feeling of being ecstatic. Expanded, centered,...
How to Thrive Amidst Holiday Stress
I love the holiday season because it’s a time filled with joy, the togetherness of family and friends, and delicious foods. It’s also a...
Why Mothers Make Incredible Entrepreneurs
It is important to state upfront that this essay is the opinion and experience of one mother. Gender stereotypes and sensitivity on who raises...
Inspiration Physical Therapy PLLC: It’s Time to Be Inspired
I have always been passionate about healthcare and helping people. My journey to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy was unexpected, rigorous, and transformative...