Joni Edelman
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Joni Edelman Articles
My mother didn't teach me how to be a mother. But my babies did.
Read...Now that I've embarked upon the decade I once considered "old," there are a few things I'd like my 20 (and 30) year-old self to know.
Read...“I don’t even know what to say, Joni. Your baby isn’t alive.”
Read...It doesn’t get any more difficult to insult ourselves, regardless of how old we are. It would be ideal if it got easier to respect ourselves, but it generally doesn’t do that either. Every year you age, and every year the aging you looks at the you of the years before and thinks, I can’t believe I thought I was fat/ugly/etc.
Read...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.
Read...[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.
Read..."She has created an important space on the internet and in the real world, a space that women and girls are free to take up however they please."
Read...If you're brave enough to take the DIY Brazilian plunge, these tips are a must-read. As in, tip #6: It hurts, but not more than having a baby. Good to know.
Read...You can work your butt off and still be left with a tummy. Bummer.
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