One Lucky Autoimmune Mom
Please take a moment to read my article featured on Autoimmune Mom. This piece explores the role that scleroderma plays in my parenting and how the disease impacts my kids. “Sometimes… Read more One Lucky Autoimmune Mom →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Now That I’ve Come Out Of The Scleroderma Closet, I’ll Get Back In and Put Some Clothes On!
There is something bizarre about all of us. In our own way, we are all concealing our oddities. Most of us get to choose when and to whom we reveal these peculiar dimensions of ourselves. I can hardly remember a time when I had the luxury of choosing. Regardless of whether I want to expose my abnormalities to the world, my physical appearance spills the beans. Warning: I am about to reveal what my body truly looks like without the benefit of clothing (gasp). Don’t worry, there are no nude… Read more Now That I’ve Come Out Of The Scleroderma Closet, I’ll Get Back In and Put Some Clothes On! →
