Joni Edelman

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.

Misogyny is pervasive. And my three boys are living it all.

[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.

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You should know that she is a really awesome human.

The FDA has approved a new drug for banishing double chins . . . it's ACID.

No, Bill Cosby isn't my dad. But he was like one to me growing up.

1. All vaginas are good vaginas.

I didn't get a lot of mothering as a child, but when I did, it was from her. She taught me how to sew, how to crochet. She taught me how to stand up for myself, to be tough. She taught me how to make fried chicken and fried okra, which I will never make, because it's fucking gross.

With the help of the midwife—and immense effort on my part—Ella finally slid out into the water. But she was limp, pale. It was scary.