Cervical Cancer Taught Me to Talk About My Vagina
In my community, talking about sex and vaginas is taboo – but my cervical cancer diagnosis showed me the importance of sex education and open conversation
I Recovered from Obesity and Bulimia Triggered by Sexual Abuse Once. And I Can Do It Again.
My childhood abuse caused disordered eating and weight gain, but I learned how to heal
I Was a Polio Pioneer, and I Can’t Wait to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
As a child during the polio epidemic, I never imagined my life might be saved twice by vaccines
Chronic Pain Drove Me to Despair, but Cancer Taught Me to Heal
After 38 years living with pain, I've become passionate about the pain-cancer connection.
My Long Journey to Queer Motherhood
I knew in theory that lesbians could become parents, but I'd never known a family with two moms.
How I Confronted My Fear of Death
Grieving my father-in-law and fighting my own anxiety, I visited seven festivals for the dead in seven countries. Here's what I learned.
Menopause Set Me on Fire, but I’m Staying Cool
I'm breaking the silence and stigma around menopause and embracing it as a natural season of life.
The Trials and Joys of Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease
Being flexible and developing a support network are crucial
How I Learned to Thrive With Crohn's Disease
Reducing stress and following a holistic lifestyle routine help me live well with this debilitating condition.
Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy High Risk
I didn't realize that getting and staying pregnant would prove the most frightening experience of my life
For Now, I’m Managing my Unpredictable Chronic Illness With Yoga and Mindfulness
The breathwork and focus of Kundalini yoga are helping me thrive, despite my sarcoidosis diagnosis.
How Balloon Kyphoplasty Gave Me My Life Back After My Vertebral Compression Fracture
A freak accident left me bedridden, but this minimally invasive treatment let me start living again.
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