Women of a Certain Rage
There’s a moment in your early forties when the world subtly shifts its gaze past you. We were told to accept it gracefully. We were told wrong. This is for every woman who arrived at 40, 50, or 60 more powerful than ever — and found the world had already moved on without her. The fire didn’t go out. It just stopped performing for the audience.
When Someone Stops Showing Up
At the YMCA, people don’t just come to work out—they come to belong. When someone stops showing up, their absence is felt. This is a reflection on community, aging, and the power of being noticed.
You’re Not “Overreacting,” Medical Test Results Are Often Delivered Poorly
Last year, I had my first mammogram. It showed masses in each breast, which meant I had to come back for additional testing. I remember thinking, but it was my first time, you can’t get breast cancer your first time, as if there were some invisible grace period no one had told me didn’t exist.