They wanted to hear from me? The gal who didn’t go to journalism school? The one who launched her professional writing career from her kitchen table? Apparently, yes!
Finding Peace As I Walk Through Grief
When my sister died unexpectedly in 2018, my heart was shattered. I completely lost my desire to write. This is one of several pieces that helped me to find my voice again.
A Preventable Health Emergency
Illinois became the first state in the country to require insurance companies to cover medically advised treatments for PANS, PANDAS and similar immune-related encephalopathies. I’m proud to have worked with a fierce group of advocates who championed groundbreaking legislation that addresses the devastating impact of these little-understood conditions.
I Survived An Amtrak Crash
It took more than two decades before I felt comfortable talking about what happened to me on that icy day in 1993.
I Had Dinner With A Racist Last Night. This Is How It Went
Have you ever been in the presence of a racist? Did you speak up?
Photo by Vinny Lingham
The Groping And The Boy Across The Hall
After hearing the President of the United States jokingly brag about grabbing women by the p*ssy, I felt angry — and empowered — enough to finally write about being sexually assaulted during high school.
How To Conquer Your First Marathon
I documented as much as I could during 9 months of training for the Chicago Marathon. Hope you’ll find some inspiration of your own in here.
You Are Not Alone
It might feel like no one notices you, but rest assured, that’s just not true. I see you and you are not alone.
Read This When You Want To Chuck It All
I see you and I know how much you’re hurting. Please — hold on for just a few more minutes and read this.