Body Image

Why I Didn’t Watch the Oscars & What I Did Instead

My husband was on call on Sunday and would be working all day and far into the night, so I’d made plans to pop some popcorn and join millions of others and tune into the Oscars once the girls were asleep. I figured I might also do some free weights and fold some laundry whileRead the whole post >>

Helping Women We Love Who Have Eating Disorders

Today I’m tackling question numero uno. Once after writing about my own personal struggles with an eating disorder, I had a mother write this note* to me: “I have a 27-year-old daughter who suffers from depression and an eating disorder. She recently moved far from me, but I remain her closest contact who knows ofRead the whole post >>

If You Could Ask Me Anything, What Would It Be?

So with my newfound sleep rules, my desire to celebrate the season of Advent fully, and a nagging case of writer’s block, I’m finding that this blog is becoming cumbersome. I’m sure my feelings will pass (past experience with myself annoying myself on my blog tells me this much). However, there have been several daysRead the whole post >>

Body Image Problems: Who’s to Blame?

It’s a weekend evening from my past. My husband and I are newlyweds. We sit, side by side, knees grazing, sinking into the soft leather, the color of the deep earth. His arms draw me closer. I flinch. I reject his touch, his love, all for the sake of a few pounds. The diatribe againstRead the whole post >>

I (Almost) Heart My Mom Bod

Someone recently referred to my five-year-old as a “skinny, little thing.” A lot of women would love to have someone use those adjectives to describe them, but not my girl. Madeline was aghast. “I am not skinny,” she said with great indignation placing her hand on her jutted out (skinny) hip. “Y…” I stopped myself.Read the whole post >>