I Am One in Eight

I Am One in Eight

When it comes to cancer, they say the time between diagnosis and treatment is one of the hardest parts to deal with. This is the dark hole where The Wild Thoughts live during the day and where the Night Terrors wake you and tell you that cancer is growing everywhere...
Be Someone’s Reason

Be Someone’s Reason

I woke up this  morning thinking how lucky I am. That’s not a bad way to start the day. 10 hours ago I was dancing up a storm and twerking (or trying to) with gay men at a house party. My hips are sore – a testament to how lousy I was at it and how hard I tried to...
Motherhood: Someday You’ll Understand

Motherhood: Someday You’ll Understand

My social media feed and inbox is besieged with businesses promoting their Mother’s Day specials. Flowers, brunch, gifts…all sorts of ways to say “Thanks, Mom!” I’ve been told that I look like my mother. I’ll take it. My sisters do, too, as does my daughter. About 10...