Finding Strength in My One Boob ReflectionMy reflection in the mirror is equally hard to see and process. Overnight my breast became a caved in mess of folded skin, sutures…Continue Reading →
Doing the Hard Things: My Prophylactic Double Mastectomy‘Twas the Night Before Surgery // Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. My eyes were glued to my watch – T-Minus 24-hours.…Continue Reading →
Ten Years Later and Still Choosing LIFEDecember 14, 2010 I woke up alone in a hotel room scared of the day ahead – scared of recovery, scared of the unknown…Continue Reading →
Save the Nipples: Meeting My Plastic SurgeonWhether you are getting your yearly OB check, mammogram or plastic surgery consult, standing naked in front of a stranger is not for the…Continue Reading →
When Your Therapist Says ‘Tell Me More’ – Don’t RunAfter months of barely floating above water, I am finally finding my footing on life’s uneven shores. Last week I had a therapy session,…Continue Reading →
When the [RECOVERY] Jeans Don’t FitAre you more inclined to purchase one jean brand over another because the size is smaller? That is certainly how I used to shop.…Continue Reading →
When You Don’t Look Like You Have an Eating DisorderI looked the part and played the part well: All-American southern belle. Make up on, dressed to perfection, made the grades, had the friends, and…Continue Reading →
A Letter to My Today Show Mom Bod HatersThis week I was thrilled to create and write the feature essay for the Today Parent’s newest “Challenge”. My idea was to challenge moms…Continue Reading →
Ditching the BUSY DietYesterday, I almost forgot to eat…almost. It was one of those work from your car, the hair salon and be the kids’ chauffeur kind…Continue Reading →
Tone Your Body With Love [Not Zero Point Tacos]It is January 3rd and I have seen approximately 389,876 weight loss ads. My inner scale smasher cringes every time I see Oprah dancing in…Continue Reading →
