What I want you to know about being morbidly obese
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Nicole. I have always been overweight. As a child I felt fat, I remember being a 13/14 in 6th grade when everyone else, it seemed, was a 3/4. Looking back, sure I was probably 20 pounds . . .
Massai jumping
We’ve spent the past week in Tanzania on a family expedition with National Geographic. I’ve got so many stories and photos to share, but first we have a long journey home. In the meantime, I wanted to share a couple of my favorite pictures of the trip, from an afternoon we spent with a group of Massai people. Massai warriors are known for their incredible jumping skills. It is something they have a lot of pride in, and a group came and demonstrated their jumping for us. It really was . . .
QOES: How Many Times Per Week Do You Actually Exercise?
We're supposed to exercise. I know this. You know this. We all know this. Clearly knowing and doing can be mutually exclusive. We find all sorts of creative ways to feel better about our couch sitting. Making fun of CrossFit commies is super fun while being simultaneously jealous of their abs. Sometimes our expectations can be a little...unreasonable. Source Not everyone on Facebook can be exercising as much as it appears they are, right? Please say I'm right. Then there's all those . . .
Two days in Paris with kids
On our way to Tanzania for a week-long safari, we decided to open up our layover in Amsterdam and spend two days in Amsterdam and two days in Paris. Thanks to the high-speed Thalys train, we were able to get from Amsterdam to Paris in about 3 hours. We arrived to Paris around midnight, when the kids’ exhaustion and jet lag morphed into giddiness. Nothing like a 1am dance party in Paris. We found a hotel that had three beds per room just outside of Paris’s main train station. This was great . . .
What I want you to know about self-harm
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Lacey. I first began self-harming, through cutting myselfwhen I was 18. I was already dealing with depression, anxiety, and bulimia, when self-harm came onto the scene, as well as . . .
Two days in Amsterdam with kids
When booking our tickets to Tanzania, we realized that we had a short layover in Amsterdam in between two ten-hour flights. Its a long haul and we decided to inquire about opening up the layover for a few days. It would allow us time to catch up on sleep after an overnight flight, break up the long flights, and also spend a few days in a new country. It didn’t cost anything extra to do this, and I’m so glad we did. Here is how we spent two days in Amsterdam with our kids.* This is . . .
What I want you to know about domestic abuse
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Rebecca Aske. What I want you to know about domestic abuse is that it's quiet and it looks like love. It looked like he cared – a lot. He cared so much for me that one week . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Lamontae & Nicolas
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about having a tubal ligation in your early 20s
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Anonymous. I was 22 when I made the decision. I had two biological children and one stepchild. Plus a husband.... We told the doctor that we were SURE. That I was SURE. And I . . .
QOES: How Do You Fold Your Towels?
Have you ever watched someone fold towels differently than you do and discovered your inner OCD when you want to snatch it away and redo it for them? Or have an anxiety attack when a friend is trying to be helpful and folds your towels the wrong way?No?Liar. Folding our towels can become weirdly proprietary. I don't know why. It just does. I fold mine like the hotels do. From the end I fold 1/3 of the way in, then do the same with the other end. Then I fold it in half so you get that nice edge . . .
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