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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Aunt Ginger: Let's Take A Look At The Big Picture

This week, Aunt Ginger wants to show you the Big Picture. Not that one, the other one.

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Ask Aunt Ginger: Dress Code Enforcement! COVER UP THE GIRLS, GIRLS!

School is back in session and Aunt Ginger wants to remind girls that they should really just wear whatever the hell they want.

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An advice comic featuring the internet's favorite purple-haired aunt.

Aunt Ginger: Post-Election Survival Depends On Self-Care

The election is over! Yay? Not really, but at least we can take this moment to pause, breathe, and decompress.

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Aunt Ginger: Diets Are Bulls*it

Aunt Ginger: Diets Are Bulls*it

This week Aunt Ginger reminds us, time spent dieting is time wasted.

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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: 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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Aunt Ginger!

Ravishly Presents Ginger, The Internet's Favorite Aunt

Welcome Aunt Ginger, a collaborative effort with the fantastic illustrator Kevin Nordstrom and us (and soon,YOU).

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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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Ask #AuntGinger: My Man Won't Reciprocate Oral

This week in Ask #AuntGinger: oral sex. 

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