To the depths of my heart and soul, I have always wanted to be a mom; it is a sacred honor, one not to embark on lightly. The minute I said, “Ok, Universe, if you’re ready, I’m ready!” I was pregnant. For the first few weeks, joy emanated through my body, synapses were firing, every [...]

I want to erase all of the sundrenched days my skin has known. Scrubbing, scraping, burning, bleaching. “Be careful, you will scrub yourself to the bone.” My mother says. Bone is what I want, clean and white and unmarred like the pale light of the moon.   “Every freckle is a kiss from an angel.” [...]

I know what it takes to love someone else the way we all deserve, and I want nothing to do with it.  A couple of years ago during a therapy session I was ruminating on how much I loved going to bed by myself every night and doubted that I would want to share ever [...]

The holiday season of 2020 was undeniably different. The global pandemic had changed the nature by which we celebrated all year long, so it came as no surprise that the upheaval tumbled into winter holiday planning. Many found themselves stewing over their decision of whether or not to go visit their families for fear of [...]

It is likely surprising for readers to imagine that in America, a wealthy and so-called developed nation, mortality rates for some women may resemble those of developing countries. However, through an analysis of historical records and modern statistics, it is apparent that racial healthcare bias has been an issue in the United States for over [...]

  Thirteen, she believed she had it all A loving family, a life worth living. Mother, Father, Sister and Brother, Together, a home full of love and care.   Her world, so innocent  Nothing could go wrong Her youth shared with friends and laughter  Full of enthusiasm little responsibility  Free from worry and doubt.   [...]