DISCLAIMER: This story contains contains strong imagery surrounding abuse. If you or someone you know is suffering abuse please contact your local authorities. Search for the best resources in your area here. Or call 1−800−799−SAFE... read more

In July of 2009 I met with a psychologist to discuss my eating habit. When I left I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder in which an individual equates self-worth with an unhealthily... read more

I know the story I am supposed to tell. I am supposed to tell the one about my miraculous healing when I was just six days old. I could tell you I was rushed into... read more

A few years ago, I had a really good idea. I was helping my friend Amy clean out her closet, mostly by laughing and making her try everything on and putting it in big piles... read more

For three years I was a camp counselor. Mostly it was awesome because I got to tell silly stories and third graders thought I was some kind of celebrity. I wore hiking boots and a... read more

New Year’s Eve means nothing to me. January 1 only signifies the date when I can begin to grouse about getting my tax information ready. It’s not that I could care less about holidays or... read more

We borrowed my aunt’s cabin, by the water. We arrived late with a bottle of wine and I stepped on the back of my wedding dress as we crossed the threshold. I didn’t see anything... read more

Before I was a writer, I was a teacher. One of my most memorable students was named Ahmed. I didn’t know much about Ahmed when he first came to me. I knew he was an... read more

NOTE: This piece contains references to sexual addiction, rape and sexual abuse. If you need help, or know someone who does, please call the national Sexual Abuse hotline 1800-656-HOPE. Or Google your local rape and... read more