By Kenzie Grace of Eggy and the Jet The first month after my daughter was born was amazing; I dropped the majority of my pregnancy weight one week postpartum, I regained all of my energy, I walked daily with my daughter in her stroller, and I was happy. But when […]
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This Icelandic Beauty Queen’s Getting Lots of Attention; Here’s Why She’s Our New Hero
Let’s all examine the following Instagram photos from Icelandic beauty pageant contestant Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir for a minute and then come back together to discuss our first impressions. Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Exhibit C: Exhibit D: Ok, now that you’ve picked your jaw up off the floor and brushed the green demon of […]
On Mental Illness, “Bates Motel” and a Culture of Violence
By Leah Singer of Leah’s Thoughts A few months ago, I had the pleasure of binge-watching “Bates Motel.” For those of you unfamiliar with the series, it’s essentially a backstory of the relationship between the famous mother and son, Norma and Norman Bates of “Psycho” fame. I LOVED this show! […]
6 Feminine Product Options That Get My Panty Liners In A Bunch
By Susan Maccarelli of Beyond Your Blog Have you shopped for feminine hygiene products lately? It’s easier to get a backdated purchase order from a government agency than it is to figure out which pads or tampons to buy these days. At this point, I’m ready to throw in the […]
Five Things You Need to Know About Miscarriage
By Kelly Bay of Beer and Junk It has been six years since we said goodbye to our first hopes for a second baby. In the days and months following that loss, so many friends and family members opened up about their own miscarriages, many of whom I never even knew were […]
I’m “Sitting Shiva” for My Anorexic Body
By Kristen Polito of SaltandPepperTheEarth When you’re recovering from an anorexia relapse, there are both visual and spatial components involved in the weight restoration adjustment period. Experiencing and dealing with a new, larger body feels difficult and distressing. Through each recovery interval, I’ve struggled with the discomfort of both elements. […]
Five Lines That Will Strike Fear In Any Mother’s Heart
By Kristin McCarthy of Four Princesses and the Cheese All mommies have their hang-ups and fears. The following are lines that have fallen from the mouths of my own babes and have effectively traumatized me probably for the rest of my life. “Mom, my head itches.” If you have ever […]
A 12-Year-Old Boy With Great Courage Teaches the World About Tourette’s
Recently, 12-year-old Jacob found the courage to share a very personal, very honest video through which he opened our eyes to the world of Tourette’s. Featured on his mother Sara’s Facebook page, and now The Bully Project’s Facebook feed as well, Jacob’s message has been viewed over 25,000 times. A silent […]