Why I Thank God for My Eating DisorderThe buttered bagel sat on my car’s console. I stared at it with tears streaming down my face. The tears had nothing to do…Continue Reading →
Carolina: Forever & Always In My MindDecember 2010 “McCall, breathe with me. Breathe in 2…3…4…out…2…3…4” I could hear the words being spoken to me, but couldn’t catch my breath. I sobbed…Continue Reading →
Heading Back to TreatmentYesterday, in between work emails and changing diapers, I received a text message that stopped me dead in my tracks: “I’m being admitted Thursday…Continue Reading →
Why a New Year Does Not Mean a New YouSo there I was in 2010, feeling like a loser who had failed at life. My hands held knitting needles instead of a champagne…Continue Reading →
Your Fire is Calling. Answer It.“What do you want to be, McCall? Where is that fire inside telling you to go?” I was 18-years old and just weeks away…Continue Reading →
Surviving GoodbyeLast week I had the honor of speaking and meeting with the amazing patients of Castlewood. I was touched by their openness and engagement during our…Continue Reading →
Tuesdays with MaryFor the past four years, I have been in a committed, long-term relationship with someone other than my husband. Her name is Mary. She…Continue Reading →
Who is this Girl?Well, it’s out there. Southern Smash…a crazy idea that suddenly became my pay-it-forward mission. I have NO idea why I feel so compelled to…Continue Reading →
To Blog or Not to Blog…I’ve been wanting to start a blog for a while now, but never had the guts to put myself out there in such a…Continue Reading →