John Kroll… I could use so many words to describe this man. I suppose I will start by explaining how our relationship began, which as you can guess, based on the topic, was through work. It was back when I was working in the Accounts Receivable department and his words resulted in a bodily response…
Listen to the Audio Version Instead: I’ll never forget one of the first compliments Matthew gave me… it really struck me as I hadn’t been in a relationship with someone that recognized it before. He said, “I find your work ethic very attractive.” To be fair, it was probably much more appealing than my dyed…
Hi everyone, My name is Mandy Mellencamp (I’ve been married for four years but haven’t changed my name yet). I’m 29 years old – born in Tucson and raised in good ‘ol Prescott, Arizona. I don’t remember my childhood ever being boring. My sister, Sara, and I always partook in an activity, whether it be…
Sadie sat in silence and closed her eyes in an effort to stop the world from spinning. She could picture Amy’s forehead plunked down into her sweaty palms. She lived in Florida… it’s not as if she could jump in her Range Rover and speed on over to the Texas hospital where their dad was…
For many, the thought of self-care sparks images of bubble baths, face masks and “treat yo self” memes. While the images conjured may be accurate, they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to self-care. The term has been thrown around social media platforms a lot recently and I have to say,…
Listen to the Audio Version Instead: “Damn it. Piece of shit!” she shouted at her dirty black steering wheel, turning the key for the fifth time to hear that dreaded clicking sound. Sadie wasn’t paying for Triple A anymore, but she had a picture of her dad’s card that she wouldn’t hesitate to use. Each…
My name is Lysa Page and I live with an eating disorder (currently in remission). I am 53 and was born in New Hampshire; I lived there until I was nine. Life is very different in the North-Eastern states; it was quite conservative and there were many rules of etiquette, but I loved it nonetheless….
Listen to the Audio Version Instead: FOOD – Wow. What a broad topic with so many potential paths to go down. I feel like I’m at a stop sign, but instead of being at a four-way stop, it’s a 978-way stop, and Google Maps isn’t working (does anyone actually use Waze?). Instead of taking any…
Hey, my name is David and I am addicted to fear. Allow me to preamble my introduction by saying that I have actively been avoiding writing this blog entry. I have, and will continue to be, cognizant of my past and the avenues that my addiction has dragged me down, kicking and screaming. The fear…
Listen to the Audio Version Instead: You know that feeling, when the bottom of your stomach starts to gurgle and somersault? When your armpits and hands start to sweat? Somehow, your entire face seems to be ten degrees warmer than the rest of your body. Then, once you really recognize your fear, your thoughts start…