Category Archives: Memoir

Death in the Quiet Room

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Deirdre Day

Deirdre Day describes life in The Bin, and the Quiet Room down the hall Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Uncategorized | Tagged Abilify, Lithium, meds, Nurse Ratched, Prozac, re-entry, Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath | Leave a comment

Take My Hand Child, Come With Me: Saved By Classic Rock

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Whitney Collins

Whitney Collins was raised on classic rock…and by a surrogate older brother named Robert Plant. Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir | Tagged Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Robert Plant, The Rolling Stones, the Who, What Is And What Should Never Be | 11 Comments

A Little Complaint About Big Breasts

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Chloe Pantazi

Some people think big breasts are a nice problem to have — but they’re not a fun burden to carry. Chloe Pantazi writes about her experience of being large-chested and finding boob heaven. Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir | Tagged bra, breast reduction, breasts, Linda's bra salon, Plastic surgeon | 27 Comments

The Light Easier to Find

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Litsa Dremousis

Litsa Dremousis confronts middle age. And wins. Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Popular Culture | Tagged fig lipstick, freelance writing, ha ha assholes, Litsa Dremousis, mid life crises, middle age, publishing, thank you | 6 Comments

I AM A BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED WOMAN

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Amanda Nazario

One drastic move, a suicide attempt, and in the psych ward Amanda Nazario learns more about life than death, love than loss. Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir | Tagged New York City, New York Presbyterian Hospital, suicide attempts, Washington Heights | Leave a comment

MESSING WITH THEIR HEADS

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Eli Hastings

Eli Hastings discusses his training as a youth counselor in the context of both his clients and his son. Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Popular Culture | Tagged antioch university, Children, clinical issues, counseling, eli hastings, Santa Claus | Leave a comment

I Can See Clearly Now: Life on Etsy

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Jana Martin

What has happened to Etsy, once the great new hope for hipster e-commerce? Jana Martin describes how Etsy became Creeptsy. Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Popular Culture | Tagged DIY, e-commerce, Etsy, handmade, Jana Martin, reselling, Rob Kalin | 73 Comments