Kevin Nordstrom

Kevin Nordstrom

Bio

Kevin Nordstrom is a writer and illustrator living happily ever after with his wife, son, too many cats, and his schizophrenia. 

Kevin Nordstrom Articles

My wife is amazing. Her love and support help me have an easier time maintaining control — that’s what’s most important.

I'm A Paranoid Schizophrenic In A Happy Marriage

Aside from the usual stuff that normal people have to deal with on a daily basis, I have to constantly monitor my stress level, as it can cause my symptoms to act up. These symptoms can range from difficulty concentrating to hallucinations of bugs, lights, shadows, and even people if I get really bad. As you might expect, this can be tricky when it comes to relationships. Most people can’t let go of the fact that you don’t hang up your towel or do your share of the dishes. Toss in hallucinations? Well, let’s just say not everyone’s the most comfortable around me.

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The ones who sneer, judge, and make ignorant comments (or worse) — they’re the weak ones. Not you.

I'm Coming Out: A Paranoid Schizophrenic Talks About Stigma

I made the decision to come out of the mental illness closet and face the world without fear or shame. My son will grow up in a house that doesn’t stigmatize mental illness, but instead, strives to understand it.

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Aunt Ginger: Mammograms 4Ever!

Forty means mammogram.

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Aunt Ginger: Don't Forget ALL The Reasons To Vote

It's finally here — ELECTION DAY — and Aunt Ginger is here to remind you that every person and issue on your ballot matters!

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Ask #AuntGinger: My Man Won't Reciprocate Oral

This week in Ask #AuntGinger: oral sex. 

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Cookies help with everything.

Aunt Ginger: Surviving The Election With Pro-Trump Family Members

What do you do when people you love support candidates or causes that you absolutely hate?

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Self-Care Spoiler Alert: You Don't Do Enough Of It

This week, Aunt Ginger is taking a much needed sick day! Even purple-haired sex shop moguls have to slow down and remember to practice self-care.

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