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Living, Motherhood
October 26, 2019
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Motherhood is No Excuse—See Your Doctor, Mama

Recently I made a joke about making all my neglected doctor visits now that my youngest is in school three days a week. The schedulers call and I’m…

Motherhood
August 1, 2019
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There is No Shame in Getting Help

I went to counseling today. One hour. Not because I’m sick. Not because I’m crazy. Not because I feel broken or empty. Not because my…

Living
May 6, 2019
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It’s Your Birthday! Call Your Doctor.

Who can remember when it’s time to schedule that dreaded pap smear? Or the awkward and ouchy mammogram? The annoying teeth cleaning, the pesky…

Health, Humor
October 6, 2018
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Welcome to Periods in Your 30s and 40s

Do you remember that day in the fifth grade when the boys and girls were separated for the “Sexuality and Development” talk? Some nice…

Health
May 15, 2018
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I Had a Hysterectomy and It’s Important You Know Why

While we all haven’t had a hysterectomy, as women we do all journey along with a uterus for a time. And for some of us, this flighty organ God…

Health, Humor, Motherhood
March 8, 2018
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Why Parenting Teenagers Is Exactly Like Having a Mammogram

Young women who have not yet had a mammogram, or male readers, you may want to sit this one out. #fairwarning Recently, my day began with a school…

Health
April 27, 2017
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Please Don’t Give Me a Sick Day For My Period

I sat, curled up on the floor breathing slowly in and out. I was trying to hold back tears, trying not to draw attention to myself but the pain broke…

Healthy Living, Mental Health
October 5, 2016
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Is Your Contraception Making You Depressed?

From my personal experience when using the pill, I noticed a change in my mood. The black cloud hovered over. I could not think straight. I would get…