Role Reboot

What My Kidney Stone Taught Me About Sexism In The ER

‘Are you sure it’s not that time of the month?’ should be outlawed as a serious question in the ER. I woke up at 9am on New Year’s Eve—unusual for me over winter break—with severe pain in my lower back. I immediately—and unwisely—investigated WebMD, which gave me a few conclusions: 1) I had appendicitis, 2) […]

When Being A Mother Is A Lonely Gig

No matter how involved and supportive my son’s father is, it often feels like the weight of the big, big decisions—and the small, daily decisions—are perched on my shoulders. Right before my son was born my mother said something to me that, at the time, didn’t make much sense. She said: “Your husband will love you […]