Published in Honestly Yours·2 days agoMember-onlyBefore You Make an Amazon Wish List (or Order From One)This might be good to know. — This past Christmas, Sophie and I were so blessed to have some wonderful, kind-hearted folks send her amazing gifts from an Amazon wish list. THANK YOU, by the way. It’s been a very difficult time and Sophie really had a nice Christmas despite all of my current health and mobility…Amazon11 min readAmazon11 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·3 days agoMember-onlyWhat Grace Christian Academy Doesn’t Want You to KnowAfter mishandling abuse for years, headmaster tries to pull the story from YouTube — “I always say, we’re not gonna believe everything that your kids tell us about you, so please don’t believe everything that your kids say about us.” –Robbie Mason, Head of Grace Christian Academy (GCA), in a 2020 video to parents CW: Abuse, including child sexual abuse On December 22, 2022…True Crime19 min readTrue Crime19 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·Jan 18Member-onlyRick and Morty Never Should Have HappenedJustin Roiland’s been a creep about girls and women for years. — Abuse is a huge problem in comedy. I wish that wasn’t the case, but this latest mess with Justin Roiland, co-creator of Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty highlights just how deep the problem goes. Charges were filed against the creator in 2020 for felony domestic violence in Orange County, California…Entertainment13 min readEntertainment13 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·Jan 17Member-onlyTN School Lets Child Abuser Attend GamesWhy won’t Grace Christian Academy protect its students? — Some of you might recall the story of Gracie, Grant, and Angie Solomon. I’ve written several posts about their story, but these are probably the most well-read pieces: 14yo Gracie Says Her Father Raped Her and Murdered Her Brother Why aren’t we hearing her story?medium.com Former Nashville Anchor Accused of Rape and Murder New developments in Gracie Solomon's story will make your blood boil.medium.comNews7 min readNews7 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·Jan 17Member-only15 Habits or Therapies for My Chronic Disease in 2023Lipedema management has been a journey. — A few caveats. First, these are therapies that I’m trying to do most of the time. Some days, I have more doctor appointments and tasks than others. That might mean I can’t use my pump as often as I like. Also, I can’t always afford certain supplements and supplies, etc. …Health17 min readHealth17 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·Jan 14Member-onlyWe Don’t Need Creative Creeps in TelevisionAbuse isn't funny. Even if it's popular. — Content note: some of the videos and images in this story will be disturbing and touch upon issues like grooming, incest, and child sexual abuse (CSA). Back in 2016, Adult Swim, the grownup block of programming on Cartoon Network, received internal criticism for its lack of female writers or showrunners…Television14 min readTelevision14 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·Jan 9Member-onlyAn Epidemiologist’s Nutrition App Is Changing My LifeI’ve finally got some good health news to share. — My daughter spent her entire Saturday with a friend, and when she came home that evening I said, “Look at my lower legs! Do you think they’re looking… better than usual?” Sophie’s eyes grew wide as she took in the image I was talking about.Health13 min readHealth13 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·Jan 8Member-only8 Borderline Lies That Dominated My Life#1: Romantic love is everything. — The other day, I read a story from Mitch Y. Artman about people with Borderline Personality Disorder and how we view love. I often enjoy reading his stories because much of what he writes resonates with me as a woman in remission from BPD. In “How Borderline See Love,” Mitch…Mental Health14 min readMental Health14 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·Jan 5Member-onlyFor Me, Inattentive ADHD (fka ADD) Sometimes Goes Like ThisMy morning’s been a ride. — We all have ridiculous days, right? Moments where we question what on earth we’re even doing. I had to laugh today because I’ve been such a mess mentally. Before school, I kept mixing up my words. …Health7 min readHealth7 min read
Published in Honestly Yours·Jan 4Member-onlyA Letter to My Lipedema SurgeonThis piece is a bit different from my typical stories. Today, I sat down to write an email to Dr. David Amron’s patient coordinator. Just some honest updates about where I’m at, but I wound up pouring my heart out in the process. …Healthcare12 min readHealthcare12 min read
