Joni Edelman

I'll never forget the day I discovered the name for my mental illness.

Actually, no, I'm not a gluttonous moron.

Body politics activist. Photographer. Chronic quoter of Monty Python. Unapologetic fat chick.

It's not always easy to find a new partner when you have kids in tow. But not only is it possible, it's worth it.

[CN: suicide, overdose] Gratitude stops me from ending my life, but it doesn’t stop me from wanting to end my life. Even the fierce love I have for my family doesn’t mean I don’t feel utterly hopeless sometimes.

As long as I can remember having paid attention to the media, I can remember a woman's weight—or body in general—being a news story.

Compassion for myself is not a thing I do. It is not a thing I have ever done. It is not a thing I feel comfortable doing. It's time I stop for compassion.

Chronic stress secretes a hormonal cocktail that wreaks havoc on that amazing body you have. Here's how you can chill your adrenals and reduce stress.

All boobs are good boobs. And all areola too!

Are the advances worth the trade-offs? You be the judge.