Oversaturated
A few days ago, I wrote on social media about some of the things I’ve been doing lately that seem to help me live a tiny bit better. By better, … Read more
Dr. Ashley Solomon
This is the currency of love
She comes into the bathroom where I rub cleanser on my face, her tiny feet scraping my tan heels against the floor as she crosses the tile. I can see … Read more
The profound loneliness of modern self-care
I read once that gel manicures might be the closest thing to aesthetic perfection out there, and if you’ve had a good one, you might just agree. At the time … Read more
Why aren’t we talking more about boobs in mental health?
I’d sit cross-legged on the shaggy rug next to the bathtub as she soaked. Sometimes I’d tell her about my day, but mostly I just watched as she let the … Read more
All the people that live within
I picture her sitting cross legged on a big blue wingback chair. An oversized sweater is wrapped around her body, though she will loosen it soon as the fire next … Read more
Was divorce the only way to rebalance the mental load?
“Join Us!” the subject line shouted from my inbox. Not yet sure whether I was being invited to a MLM selling diet pills or a LinkedIn webinar, I clicked through. … Read more
Stop letting PTO Anxiety burn you out
Despite the hot tub-like oceans, summer is indeed winding its way down as we speak. My own calendar is already packed with back-to-school events. The beach vacation I took several … Read more
Irreconcilable differences: When you and your partner can’t seem to bridge the gap
I’ve had my fair share of tricky social exchanges since getting divorced last year, as everyone who’s been in this special boat does. The worst, by far, are the pitying … Read more
We are losing our minds to parenting – and it has a name
Like the completely rational person I am, I started writing what you are now reading while sitting on the hard plastic of a booth at a trampoline park. My kids, … Read more
When will women’s pain be believed?
I knew as soon as I saw my doctor adjust his glasses and furrow his eyebrows that something wasn’t right. I tried to dismiss my worry and turn my attention … Read more
What deserves a second chance?
I could tell that there was something else holding her back, and I wanted to help her name it. She’d been struggling with whether to go to couple’s therapy with … Read more
When mom falls apart
My chair is angled toward her at the large oval table, my feet dangling several inches from the floor. I use my nail to pick at the veneer, keeping my … Read more