Don’t Train For a Misery Marathon
Do you remember in the 80s when you would get all excited because your TV Guide indicated there was a brand new episode of your favorite sitcom on that night?… Read more Don’t Train For a Misery Marathon →
comfortableinmythickskin
Through blogging and public speaking, I hope to inspire others to face life's obstacles with humor and perspective. To learn more, visit: www.comfortableinmythickskin.com
How To Avoid Catching Foot-in-Mouth Disease
“Lisa, how do you want people to approach the fact that you look different? What exactly would you like people to do or say when they meet you and are… Read more How To Avoid Catching Foot-in-Mouth Disease →
Love Goggles
“Please stop writing posts that revolve around how bad you think you look!” “You’re choosing the very worst pictures of yourself to post. It’s like you’re purposely trying to make… Read more Love Goggles →
Deconstructing the “Pretty Girl” Myth
When I was younger (like last week), I used to look at beautiful females and imagine they were coasting through life without a care in the world. When you look… Read more Deconstructing the “Pretty Girl” Myth →
My Advice to Parents of Atypical Children
I remember being so curious about your condition in high school, but too sheepish to ask you. You inspired many investigative diagnostic queries into my mother’s medical texts, and as… Read more My Advice to Parents of Atypical Children →
Take A Tragic Moment, Sprinkle Some Humor, and Shake Vigorously
How Dark Humor Helps Me Through Dark Times “Since you killed Dad today, I’ll buy the pie.” I uttered those precise words to my sister, Heidi, on December 1, 2013.… Read more Take A Tragic Moment, Sprinkle Some Humor, and Shake Vigorously →
Confessions of a Conflicted Black Friday Shopper
UGH! My Daughter Wants UGGS! “Mom, can I get a pair of UGGS? I’ve never had a pair in my whole life.” Should I alert the media? My daughter… Read more Confessions of a Conflicted Black Friday Shopper →
Tales Of A Gym Class Freak
A polka dot scrunchy, white tight rolled Guess jeans, a black tee shirt with the sleeves carefully rolled to reveal the contrasting white tee shirt underneath, white socks… Read more Tales Of A Gym Class Freak →
Comfortable In My Thick Skin 