Forty years ago, the AIDS epidemic broke out and gained recognition across the United...[Read More]
Health, Wellness, and Prevention
Articles “She was just walking home.” As a younger woman, I traveled abroad alone. I often walked during the day and in the evening by myself....[Read More]
Here are some words that have been used to describe me: “too nice,” “shy,” “apologetic,” and “a people-pleaser.” And if I’m honest with myself, I...[Read More]
Crimson tide, Aunt Flo, lady business, that time of the month, Carrie – the list goes on. The number of euphemisms used to avoid saying...[Read More]
I lay on the mat pushing my thighs toward the ceiling into Bridge pose when it dawned on me that I have practiced yoga for...[Read More]
This article is a part two to the article – Women’s History Month: History of Abortion in NC, 1973 – 2020, which was published on...[Read More]
The Supreme Court made abortion legal in the United States 48 years ago, when Roe v. Wade was decided on January 22, 1973. In a...[Read More]
You walk into the doctor’s office and your worst fear comes true: you are diagnosed with the worst thing that comes to mind. Here is...[Read More]
My earliest diet culture memories trace all the way back to when I was about 8 years old at a Chinese restaurant. At this restaurant,...[Read More]
When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, less scary. – Fred Rogers. Writing this wasn’t easy. I grew up...[Read More]