25 years later, I remember so many details about the day I was raped.
Mocking Survivors Is Unpresidential
Dear President Trump, Just when I think you might be growing into your role as a leader, you remind me my hope is misplaced. Shame on you for mocking Dr. Christine Blasey Ford during your pep rally in Mississippi. You …
Stop Blaming Survivors and Start Believing
Why is it so hard to believe a woman could be raped and yet not seek justice?
We Have to Speak Our Truth About Rape
Why rape survivors are speaking out now and what they experience as a result.
The End of Painful Hugs
The Washington Post recently ran a piece asking Is the era of the social hug over? Some people sure hope so. The author, Lavanya Ramanatan, wonders if this era of #MeToo is bringing an end to hugs not handshakes as …
Save Me from OPG! Other People’s (and Pets’) Gluten
I used to be horrified when a gastroenterologist didn’t know something about celiac disease but now I look forward to the opportunity to spread a little knowledge. After all, no one can know everything. Yesterday, during my quarterly check-in with …
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Stuck in the Middle with a Few…Needles: Part 1 of Treating Pain and Trauma with Acupuncture
I’ve been getting stuck with many needles every week for five months now and I think it’s helping improve my health, although I can say goodbye forever to any clothing that exposes my midriff. Who wants to see a bubble …
