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Unacceptable Ways to Be Dumped
When we are young and in a relationship that is going south we accept certain ways of being told things are over. We hear it through a friend; we get a note in one of our classes or just happen to see the boy we love at the school dance with someone else. As we…
Facebook Bragging: Annoying or Acceptable?
A while ago, my friend Louise relayed that she was horrified to learn that a woman she knows unfriends people on Facebook who brag about their kids a lot. Louise explained that she loves sharing news about her children and also hearing about other peoples kiddos. While I couldnt agree more, I completely get where her friend is coming from.
Meet the MILs: Which of These Mother-in-Law Types is Yours?
Let's face it, when you said "I do," you probably didn't realize you were also signing up for a lifelong subscription to MIL Magazine, complete with monthly issues filled with unsolicited advice, invasive questions, and the occasional guilt trip, courtesy of your brand new mother-in-law. For many, entering this uncharted territory can feel more like…
Misogyny in Healthcare (& Beyond) Hurts Us All
Misogyny in healthcare is a real problem. But it doesn’t stop there. A new mother contacted me in my office a few days ago. I spoke with this pleasant young woman in person for nearly a half hour, far beyond the free 10 minute consults I usually do. Here’s why: Women’s pain and suffering is…
Should Kids Always Be Careful?
“Be careful!” Nod your head if you’ve said this to your child today. Yeah, me too. This well meaning phrase is used ad nauseum in the modern world. There are a lot of dangers out there, yes. We love our kiddos with every ounce of our being, of course. The mama bear instinct is real.…