Recently I saw a commercial for a new movie entitled “The Duff”, which, apparently, stands for “designated ugly fat friend”....
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Isn’t Love
Joe Purdy sings a very powerful song entitled “isn’t love”. The singer is singing about all of the ways in...
When the Best Part of Vacation Is Going Home
My partner and I consider ourselves are very lucky people. Not only have we found someone we love and cherish...
How to Support New Parents
My partner and I recently (as in 11 weeks ago) had a baby. This experience has been life-changing in so...
Why Compliments Are Insulting When Your Self-Confidence Is Low
If you know me or have been following my blog, you know I’m pretty open about my past struggles. I...
Gifts From Santa
As I was scrolling through my Facebook feed this morning, an old co-worker had posted an interesting post that piqued...
When a Friend With Tattoos Becomes a Tattooed Friend
Yesterday I was in a session with a client who was very upset over reactions she’s received over a recent...
Setting Boundaries and the Holidays
Every year, like clockwork, the stress-inducing holidays arrive. When I sit down with my clients to delve deeply into what...
She Has Such a Pretty Face
On more than one recent occasion I have heard, in reference to an overweight woman, “she has such a pretty...
Being Gay Is Not a Sex Act
I recently was having a discussion with someone about his sexual identity. He reported that he struggles to come out...
It’s a Donor, NOT a Dad
For anyone who knows me, I am pretty difficult to offend. I am an open book, and you can ask...
A Letter to My Unborn Daughter: A Lesson in Body Autonomy
Dear Porter, I was just on a very arduous run, when it occurred to me that I absolutely had to...