Why Today Feels Like Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One
For The Establishment
The grief I felt after the election of Trump made me confront a tragedy in my past.
Tag: non-fiction
A sober woman’s journey through the booze-fueled holiday season
For Quartz
“There is exactly one reason I am going to the holiday party,” my friend said of his company’s annual gathering. “Free booze.”
Ask Katie: Can I Save my Alcoholic Ex?
This piece is part of the regular Ask Katie* advice column series at The Fix. Dear Katie, I’m worried about my ex-boyfriend, Joe*. We were together for almost 10 years, and the last two his alcoholism got really bad. A withdrawal seizure a year and a half ago prompted him to get help, and it’s […]
Read MoreAsk Katie: AA Is Helping Me, But Should I Listen to Its Critics?
Why there are AA naysayers and whether you should pay attention to them—especially if the program is working for you.
Read MoreExciting Announcement: Anxy Magazine
********UPDATE******** The Kickstarter for Anxy Magazine is live!! Please take a look, see what we’re all about, contribute if you can, and share the campaign with your family and friends. We’ve worked so hard on this because we really believe this is a project that can make a difference in the world. Video embedded below: Anxy […]
Read More7 GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR THIS POLITICAL SEASON
for Book Riot Election season can be overwhelming and this one is no exception. I love following politics but I also hate the amount of nonsense, half-truths, and outright lies that are repeated by all sides during this process. I find myself yearning for something both entertaining and informative, as well as something SILENT (so […]
Read MoreHard Candy: The Risks of Flavored Medication for Children
For The Fix
When a bottle of children’s acetaminophen can kill a small child, does it make sense to make medicine taste so good?
Let’s Talk About Poop, Baby
For The Establishment
Poop. If it manages to find its way into our cultural lexicon, it’s likely the result of a Judd Apatow movie.
Addiction is Accidental
The general public doesn’t understand that addiction is accidental. Choosing to use the substance isn’t accidental, but crossing the line into addiction is.
Read MoreMy Scar is Nothing to be Ashamed of
Being bikini-ready was the last thing I cared about.
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