Dirty Big Secrets – Hiding a Legacy of Mental Illness
My aunt was diagnosed with something, put in a home, and never spoken of again. My family treats mental illness like a dirty secret.
My Narcissist Mother Vs Army Of Me
My Narcissist Mother strikes again. Once more I rally the Army of Me.
Same Old Mistakes
I don't want to repeat the same old mistakes. In order to move forward, I have to take a long hard look at the past.
It’s Swimsuitphobia Season!
A floss bikini in a celebrity style column sent me straight back to the mustard yellow pageant humiliation of 1983. My relationship with swimsuits has always been complicated.
When Your Mama Creates Airport Drama
Any time spent with my mother involves some level of drama. This time it was keeping her from spiraling in the airport drama.




