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
Sometimes things don’t turn out as we expected. Yesterday, I put on the watch my grandfather gave my grandmother when he returned home from service after World War II. I… Read more To my Fellow Hillary Supporters: Advice on Healing from Someone Who Has Been There →
“Mommy, why are you shopping for a suit? Ladies don’t wear business suits. Only men do.” Two years ago, my then 8-year-old daughter uttered this innocent comment while we searched… Read more The Question No Child Will Ever Ask After November 8th →
This article was originally published on Scleroderma News . I’m honored to be writing a weekly column on the site. We’ve all experienced pivotal moments that are forever seared into our… Read more Fake Warts, New Pajamas, and 4 Words That Changed My Life →
How much of our life is spent planning for our future? When you’re a kid, you think about getting through the school year and making it to summer vacation. You… Read more Paying it Forward →
His name was Marshal. I met him the summer before my freshman year of high school. He was the first boy who confirmed what I’d already suspected. Marshal and his… Read more Why We Must Teach Our Daughters the ‘Sisters Before Misters’ Rule →
I don’t know about you, but lately every time I turn on the news, or scroll through social media, I get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach.… Read more What Temporary Paralysis Taught Me About Small Steps →
We all carry around extra baggage. Perhaps you were bullied as a kid, endured a painful childhood, never felt secure with your appearance, or struggle with assertiveness. But… Read more Farting into Plastic Bags- It’s Not What You Think →
I’m willing to bet most of my readers have never heard of Sharon Monsky. Until a few years ago, neither had I. Yet, it was Sharon Monsky’s legacy that led… Read more All I Can Taste is This Moment and Other Lessons From the Goo Goo Dolls →
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