These side effects are not new to hormonal birth control; rather, hormonal birth control is new to men. Women and other folks with vaginas have been dealing with this sort of issue since… well, ever.
You Cannot ‘Cure’ Your Partner’s Mental Illness
Supporting your partner through mental illness.
Supporting your partner through mental illness.
The Day My Son Punched Me in the Face
My parenting mantra is: "Do your best and hope he doesn't turn into a sociopath." And I guess that's really all we can do, because if we're honest with ourselves, I think none of us really know what we're doing.
My parenting mantra is: “Do your best and hope he doesn’t turn into a sociopath.” And I guess that’s really all we can do, because if we’re honest with ourselves, I think none of us really know what we’re doing.
Can You be a Good Parent if You Have a Mental Illness?
“It’s a 24/7 job that I can’t walk away from. Can I handle that?”
“It’s a 24/7 job that I can’t walk away from. Can I handle that?”
If Your Partner Does These 10 Things You Should Marry That Person
Silliness is the glue that will hold you together even when you’re saggy, flabby and grey.
Silliness is the glue that will hold you together even when you’re saggy, flabby and grey.
Always Remember Your Self-Care Days
There's nothing wrong with taking a break to recharge and re-center.
There’s nothing wrong with taking a break to recharge and re-center.
How I Used Stephen King to Silence My Inner Critic
If you read much Stephen King, you know that the supernatural and horrific elements of his stories are a device to illuminate the true nature of humanity. If my true self is the height of this King novel, the voice in my head is the demonic low.
If you read much Stephen King, you know that the supernatural and horrific elements of his stories are a device to illuminate the true nature of humanity. If my true self is the height of this King novel, the voice in my head is the demonic low.
How to Talk to Boys About Talking About Girls
Step one: Do not say “boys will be boys.”
Step one: Do not say “boys will be boys.”
7 Reasons You Might Have Been Unfriended on Facebook
You said something offensive to them. What was it?
You said something offensive to them. What was it?
An Apology to Myself at 500 Pounds
I'm sorry that I've allowed you to become an example.
I’m sorry that I’ve allowed you to become an example.
Can I Be Bipolar and a Good Parent?
I was always scared, as much as I didn’t want to be my mother, I was.
I was always scared, as much as I didn’t want to be my mother, I was.
Why are Men Always Telling Me to be Careful?
No one has ever explained to me what “be careful” means in this context.
No one has ever explained to me what “be careful” means in this context.
It Isn’t “Political Correctness” to Ask You Not to be a D***
It isn't “political correctness” to ask you not to be an asshole.
It isn’t “political correctness” to ask you not to be an asshole.
Gay Promiscuity, HIV, and Stigma; What is Really Happening?
Non-discrimination is key.
Non-discrimination is key.
5 Steps to Giving a Sincere Apology
Everyone's gotta say sorry sometimes.
Everyone’s gotta say sorry sometimes.
I Will Not be a ‘Nice Guy’
"Nice guy" doesn't mean the guy's a saint.
“Nice guy” doesn’t mean the guy’s a saint.