This is what happened when I learned to love my imperfect self

At almost 42 years of age, I'm finally comfortable in my own skin, soul, heart and mind. This is what happened when I learned to love my imperfect self. I can look folks in the eye and see them for who they are right at that moment.  There is no wishing they were different or …

The Girl on the Train Made Me Remember: Blackouts are Not Normal

I usually don't see myself taking a drink.  It's more the aftermath. The stretch of time between being drunk and what happens next is what is most terrifying.  All of a sudden in what seems like a 5 minute period of time, I'm back on my face with nothing to cling to and nothing to …

The View from the Side

If you sit on the couch with them while watching a program, you can catch it.  The view from the side.  The profile view.  These two kids who, when head on are adorable and challenging and funny and just spitting images of you and your mate, look like completely different kids.  It's amazing what you …