I did have childhood sexual abuse, and I’ve had plenty of counseling over the years. I’ve done the hard work, I’ve said the words out loud, and I’ve cried the tears. That’s why I feel ridiculous even ...

But when the door closes and the house is quiet, I feel something I can’t explain to anyone without sounding ungrateful: I hate myself. Not in a dramatic, attention-seeking way. In a heavy, constant ...

My life is good now. So why do I still feel broken? Why can’t I get it together? Here’s the part I’m ashamed to say: I eat my feelings. I don’t mean an occasional stress snack. I mean I feel anxious ...

From the outside, my life looks like the kind of “before” photo people put in gratitude journals. I have a husband who is genuinely kind, kids who still call and actually want to tell me about their ...

Dear Smiling on the Outside: I’m so sorry you’re carrying this. And no, you’re not “ungrateful.” Trauma doesn’t keep a calendar. Even when life becomes safe, the body can still reach for relief the ...

Now the deli was going viral for all the wrong reasons. That morning, famed hedge fund manager David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital had flagged their shop in his widely read newsletter. Despite paltry ...