Six years ago, I wrote a blog post about taking all my kids’ toys away. It went viral. While there were a […]
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 […]
A Stroke at 23 Left Me Disabled & Questioning My Purpose in Life
I don’t remember life before knowing I wanted to become a pediatrician. It was the perfect combination of my two […]
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 […]
'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. […]
My day on a plate: Mark Axisa
Executive chef Catalina Rose Bay, Sydney, Mark Axisa, 35, shares his day on a plate. Mark Axisa, Executive Chef of […]
I Drink in Front of My Kids — Deal With It
Ever since my twins were babies in the stroller, they have seen me drink alcohol. While I’m not the type […]
Why is my rash hot to touch?
This hot feeling is often due to enhanced blood flow to the area as a response to inflammation. Having a […]
Why I Chose to Get a Tattoo of the Chemo Drugs That Treated My Breast Cancer
I sat in the waiting room of the tattoo parlor thumbing through the various artists’ books while my sketch was […]
'I Made This One Major Change To My Diet And Lost Almost 91 Kilograms'
BEFORE: 148 kilograms AFTER: 68 kilograms RELATED: Exactly How This Woman Used Yoga To Lose 55kgs I didn’t wake up overweight one […]