Women’s Health: Join the More Than Boobs Initiative This September
UPDATE: I will be speaking on HuffPost Live next Tuesday (09/30) at 12:45 pm EST discussing the
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Work & Chronic Illness (Part 1): 4 Things NOT to Say to Sick People
One of the most common things people with chronic illnesses or disabilities hear is, “You’re so lucky you get to rest
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5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories (#HAWMC)
I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC). Day 18: 5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories. Make a list
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“You’re Just Stressed Out;” Dismissing Pain as Fake (#HAWMC)
Day 14. I’m participating in Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, #HAWMC. Today’s question is: Well that’s just crazy! What’s the most
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8 Acts of Kindness to Brighten Someone’s Day
Last week was very stressful. In the midst of my pain and fatigue, I got a surprise package in the
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Why I Became A Health Activist; WEGO Awards Update
First of all I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the WEGO Health Activist Awards. Good news:
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Lessons on Body Image, Fear, & Community From The Twilight Zone
I’ve been in excruciating pain the past few days. Like my past New Year’s Eves, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome decided to
Read more4 Tips to Help You Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Over the holidays I was at a party with friends from high school. I had a hard time getting into
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Top 10 Articles of 2013
Before I get to my list, I just wanted to say: I hope you’ll be joining us tomorrow for my
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You’re Invited to My Online New Year’s Eve Party; Twilight Zone Marathon
It dawns on me that a lot of readers like myself cannot attend the usual New Year’s Eve festivities many
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