To My Uncle Dickie

ThreeStooges

CJ Kaplan remembers the man who taught him to love The Three Stooges, Mad Magazine, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” and other great works of art.

“‘Trauma in youth becomes attraction in adulthood.’ You just rocked my world with how true that is.”

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Mel talks about how childhood trauma lead to unhealthy sexual experiences and self-hatred later in life. (TW for sexual abuse.)

Preparation to Die

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What does a psychologist do when despair leads to suicidal thoughts?

Eulogy for Uncle John

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Jeff Swain remembers his uncle who taught him his first dirty joke, helped raise him, and taught him about being a man.

Stepping Off

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Despair, and the recklessness of hopeless youth, contribute to the numbers of boys and men who “step off” this world. There are options, however, for those who remain.

Your Sexting Guidebook!

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You may not think you need tips on how to “sext” appropriately, but all potential sextets can probably learn a little something from this guide.

Dear John: Breaking Up Is Harder Than He Expected

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This week, Dear John addresses a breakup kid, a sneaky non-kosher cook, and guilt trips.

Me, Uncle To Be

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Ben Kassoy is going to be an uncle. Help him.

When Kids You Love Start to Love the Stuff You Hate

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What’s an N.C. State fan to do when he finds out his nephew is siding with the Tar Heels?

An honorary Mexican

He does other guys… Tio Carlos It was Valentines Day 2004 and I was single.  (That has absolutely nothing to do with the blog post.  I just thought I would throw the info out there.) I woke up that morning, checked my suitcase to make sure I had everything packed, woke up Drama Queen (DQ), [...]