Personal Essay | The Strength in Weaknesses
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Minnesota is corn. Lots of it. Like, you are literally surrounded by corn. The second thing that comes to mind when I think [...]
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That’s What She Said | Is It Better to Be Skinny or Sane?
My struggles with my weight are sure to surprise nobody. I am a 43-year-old mom of two teen boys who can eat whatever they want; in fact, they eat no less than six times a [...]
Meet ACE, My First Abusive Boyfriend
CN: sexual assault, rape abuse One of the hardest experiences in my life has been enduring and getting out of an eight year long, emotionally abusive relationship. It’s an [...]
Sweatpants & Soul | Healing Beneath the Christmas Tree
Since childhood, I’ve always viewed the Christmas season as a magical time of year. Despite the chill of the December air, there is also a certain warmth and coziness that [...]
Nothing Else to Call It
Mandi shares her own #MeToo story. [...]
How Gratitude Is Keeping Me Sane
First of all, let’s get one thing straight. A cancer diagnosis is like having a very large turd descend upon your unsuspecting head from a very great height, out of [...]
Sweatpants & Soul | The First Shower After
We sit side by side on padded chairs next to the exam table, my husband and I. He’s there for emotional support but that part is easy. Physically, he’s not sure where to [...]
Sweatpants & Soul | What the Dirt Taught Me
The ground below me suddenly releases and I start to slide. My feet do a clumsy dance in their hiking sandals as they try to find solid footing. Panic instantly rises as my [...]
Personal Essays | My Body: The Struggle Within
I homeschool my son, which works very well for me because a lot of my time is spent in my pajamas. Occasionally, though, we actually venture outside and go places. The other [...]
Sweatpants & Relationships | Getting Out When I Did
At 17, I was at the typical crossroads of a high schooler in America. It was time to level up in responsibility and find my first real job, and I could finally drive a [...]
