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 …
Sexuality
Your Diagnosis Doesn’t Define You: Hope in Difficult Times
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 …
Surviving Sex Trafficking and Healing the Soul
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 …
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Genes
What comes to mind when you hear the term breast cancer genes? I’m guessing Angelina Jolie and some amount of anxiety rank high. That we …
How to Stop Ruining Your Underwear Every Month
If you've ever menstruated, chances are you’ve stained or ruined countless pairs of underwear. No matter how diligently we aim to be in …