As September comes to an end, I'd like to draw your attention to some special content on Medium. I've started sharing my family's suicide story in hopes to raise awareness for families and young people. The ripple effect that happens when someone dies in this tragic way is unimaginable. Breaking the ice on this heavy conversation isn't easy, but it can literally be lifesaving. If you or someone you love is having thoughts of suicide, please call 988 for support. Don't wait.
I have a handful of badass lady authors who I absolutely love. I love them for their realness, candor and unbelievable talent. I love them for their examples of what it means to live authentically without apology, to be who... Continue Reading →
Our lives have been mostly consumed with wedding planning for the past couple months. We had a beautiful wedding, with all of our most favorite people there to celebrate with us. We spent a glorious week in Jamaica for the... Continue Reading →
They say when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. They also say that writers should avoid clichés, but this one really works for me... There are lots of ways to make lemonade- to focus on the positive, to... Continue Reading →
Recently, I was asked to speak at a summit called, "Unleashing the Real, Raw Uncensored You". It's all about authenticity, and living the life of our dreams.When the organizer reached out to me to ask me to speak, I felt... Continue Reading →
I believe it was in the third grade. My teacher passed out paper and crayons to the whole class and gave us one simple assignment. We were to draw a picture of what we wanted to be when we grew... Continue Reading →
I was certain that it wasn't humanly possible to write that many words in a month anyway. He was crazy for even trying, right? Who does that?
The time has come for me to retire my first blog, Dysfunction Diaries. It's a bittersweet decision for me. I started that site about eight years ago. It was vulgar, irreverent, and usually hilarious. It's where my writing career began-... Continue Reading →
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