How Lizzo Helped Me Grow into "My Skin"
CN: mention of cancer, racism, domestic violence, and trauma. I first found out about the singer and performer Lizzo on an early episode...
Understanding the Coping Mechanisms of Victims of Abuse
CN: extensive discussion of the experience of abusive relationships, physical abuse. There are many articles about identifying...
Why I Stopped Taking Anti-Depressants
CN: gaslighting, abuse, money, in-depth discussion of the symptoms and treatment of borderline personality disorder, medication, and...
Yes, Black Girls Matter
Content Note: in depth discussion of the effects of domestic abuse and sexual assault, R Kelly, abuse of minors, and racism; mention of...
Open Me: How a Kid's Kind Holiday Gesture Turned My World Upside Down
CN: in-depth discussion of racism including specific examples of macro and microaggressions and of the effects of racism on emotional and...
Advice on Cancer from an Actual Real Cancer Having Person
CN: In depth discussion of the experience of cancer and cancer treatments, chronic illness, sexuality, mention of cannabis use. Those of...
I Can't Fix Myself But I'm Supposed To
CN: chronic pain, medical neglect, fat-shaming, discussion of specific health issues and their symptoms Today’s guest post is written as...
Could It Be My Birth Control?: The Intrauterine Diaries
Today’s guest post is written by a close friend of mine who has asked to remain anonymous. If you know me personally, it’s likely you...
What's It Like to Have Celiac Disease?
CN: chronic illness, discussion of food, digestion issues (non-graphic), weight, and dieting. When I was a kid, my parents were always...