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Myths About “Slut”-Shaming — And Why They Matter

June 20, 2016

"OHMYGOD. You've had how many partners?" "That dress is way too slutty." "What did she think would happen? She was drunk...which is …

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Allies, Equality and Continuing the Fight #StateOfWomen

June 16, 2016

Stabbing pain in my abdomen woke me at 5am yesterday—which was really 2am in my body’s time zone. Not now! I thought. After extremely …

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Your Diagnosis Doesn’t Define You: Hope in Difficult Times

June 10, 2016

A few years ago, I met Elle the Author at the LA Times Festival of Books, where we shared a table. We'd both written psych thrillers loosely …

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Takeaways From My #HeelFree Year

June 2, 2016

I’ve done it, y’all! I’ve gone a full year without wearing high heels. *pauses for applause* KIDDING, about the cheering part! Honestly, …

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Surviving Sex Trafficking and Healing the Soul

May 30, 2016

Not long ago, I shared with an acquaintance that I, like many, wish I could do something to help stop sex trafficking. "Where would you …

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