It’s something of a common trope for parents to wax nostalgic or even try to recreate their younger, crazier kid-free […]
I Took All My Kids' Toys Away & Became the Most Hated Mom on the Internet
Six years ago, I wrote a blog post about taking all my kids’ toys away. It went viral. While there were a […]
Woman’s tweets detailing heart attack go viral: ‘I was lucky’
Symptoms of a heart attack can differ for men and women. (iStock) A woman who recently survived a heart attack is using […]
This Year, I Have to Teach My Kid About Both Hanukkah & Anti-Semitism
The blare of a muffled bullhorn tore me from sleep. I ran to the window where the sound was coming […]
Why do I feel tired after eating? Causes and prevention
Some types of foods and the timing of meals can also make people feel especially tired after a meal. A […]
As a therapist, how should I grieve after a patient’s suicide?
Beth (Some names have been changed) is a social worker based in the USA. As I interview her over Skype, […]
I Asked a Chef How to Make Better Hummus—and Got 8 Game-Changing Tips
It’s funny to think that as recently as a decade ago, “guacamole hummus” and “artichoke-spinach” hummus dominated our idea of […]
What I Wish My Loved Ones Knew About My Triggers for Suicidal Thoughts
As someone who lives with major depressive disorder and has been suicidal, I think being suicidal may be like being […]
I Attempted Suicide, but I Didn't Want to Die
The first time I tried to take my life, I was 17 years old. I remember the day clearly. Vividly. […]
'My Period Cramps Were So Bad I Couldn’t Leave The House. Then I Went Vegan.'
My periods have always been terrible—starting with my first one at age 12. I’d experience overwhelming fatigue, bloating, and irritability. […]