When I Discovered What I Was Really Capable Of

Yes, men are strong, but that doesn’t mean women are weak.

published in The Ascent on Medium

Photo by Avi Richards on Unsplash

"She's Crazy, But in a Good Way"

"She's Crazy, But in a Good Way"
Yes, I deal with mental illness. But please don't call me crazy.
Published in Uncalendared on Medium.

Photo by Timothy Paul Smith on Unsplash

Research Shows Hugs are Good For Your Baby

Research Shows Hugs are Good for Your Baby
The power of touch, and the unfortunate myth that you can spoil your baby
I just published this on Medium.

Photo by Janko Ferlič on Unsplash

Abortion Stories: Three Women and a Clinic 

Amidst a nationwide debate over the legality and morality of abortion, three women tell their very personal stories.

Just self-published on Medium.
An epic 19-minute read centering around experiences at the Bread & Roses Women's Health Center in Gainesville, Florida. I wrote this while in journalism school in 2006, then I never tried to get it published, because I was afraid of rejection. I just went through, made a few edits, and added current statistics throughout. Really proud of this piece, and of the women who spoke to me for the story.

“Girls just wanna have FUNdamental rights” protest sign Photo by lucia on Unsplash

 

Promise Me You'll Hide a Part of Yourself

Promise Me You'll Hide a Part of Yourself
Coming out to my mom as bisexual
Flash nonfiction published in P. S. I Love You on Medium
(Previously published in the debut issue of Storyborne Magazine, out of Port Townsend, WA)

Women Kissing, Muddy and Free — Photo by Fausto García on Unsplash

What Not to Do if Your Friend is Struggling to Breastfeed

What Not to Do if Your Friend is Struggling to Breastfeed
#2. Tell her to try harder.
Published on Medium.

Breastfeeding Struggle — Image by Meelimello on Pixabay

"Do You Have a Man at Home Who Can Help You?"

"Do You Have a Man at Home Who Can Help You?"
I may be small, but I am strong.
Published in The Ascent on Medium.

Woman Weightlifting Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash