Joni Edelman

In honor of World Bipolar Day, I present a sample stream of consciousness based on my experiences living with this disorder.

Attention Civilians: Colonel David Iverson does not want to see your boobs.

Is that incense I smell? A drum circle in the distance perhaps? Chanting? Herbal potions? Perhaps a cauldron? Could it be homebirth?

Welcome to #RavsWriters, an opportunity for you to get to know some of the outstanding human beings who fervently type to make Ravishly the aw

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

[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.

What to really expect when you're expecting.

More and more programs are offering services to help companies support and retain women during their maternity transition.

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.

It's #STDAwareness week here at Ravishly. We're kicking it off with this handy chart!