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 →
Betrayed By My DNA“Hi, McCall. I’m calling with your genetic results.” “Yes, go ahead,” I said into the phone. “You have tested positive for the…Continue Reading →
Where I Finally Found Peace In My Best Friend’s DeathI’ve always been curious about cemeteries. I think it’s human nature. They always seemed so peaceful to me, but I was so afraid of…Continue Reading →
Scheduling Grief“Do you think you could carve out 20-minutes a day to grieve?” I looked up at my therapist after her suggestion and quickly replied,…Continue Reading →
Because Not Even Jesus Could Do It AllThis working mom thing has been kicking my ass lately. I do my best to manage my foundation, mentoring folks in recovery, while also…Continue Reading →
My Best Friend’s EulogyThe cold dirt slid through my finger tips as the frigid wet ground soaked through my jeans. I wrapped my arm around my mom…Continue Reading →
Ten Years Later: Love & Laughter ReignFor the last ten years, February 2nd has been a bittersweet day for me. While I wish our wedding day, conjured feelings of love…Continue Reading →
My Birthday Gift of DarknessTomorrow, December 7, is my birthday. However, I will not be with my family and friends. Rather, I will be surrounded with love, pain, joy,…Continue Reading →
To My Daughter on Your 2nd BirthdayTo my dearest daughter on your second birthday, I wish I could look back on this day with loving memories and joy. But I…Continue Reading →
All Dogs Go to Heaven 10am. My sweet Lola is curled up in my lap as I write. In a few hours, I will give her a final hug…Continue Reading →