I just wish my ex-husband had the opportunity to be who she really is a whole lot sooner.When I was a little girl growing up in the Deep South, I wasn't allowed to watch The Sonny & Cher Show; the clothes were just too darn skimpy. However, every now and then, my brother and I... Continue Reading →
Stabbed 39 Times: An Aberration Story
I refuse to let a scarred situation hold me back from living life.Last week I went to my 25th high school reunion. Spending time with all my childhood friends taught me a great deal and, once again, got my wheels turning. One of the deepest realizations I had was the extent to which my reality... Continue Reading →
I Lost My Leg: A Teen Aberration Story
It was so strange to look down and have that empty space. The following Aberration Nation interview of a teenage amputee was conducted by a teen: Of the many struggles life brings about, I find physical strains to be the biggest nuisance. I have a slight case of juvenile arthritis, and I hardly manage. Ordinary... Continue Reading →
In Pain: An Aberration Story
I saw the tremendous lack of education on the intersection of law and medicine related to controlled substance prescribing ...According to leading medical, legal, and psycho-social experts in the field of pain medicine, mainstream media has failed to accurately portray the rising US tide of addiction to prescription pain medications. The media has blamed seedy... Continue Reading →
Leave Me Alone: An Aberration Story
... if someone is perfectly content living in a way that doesn't harm anyone--that's beautiful.As a teenager and young adult, one of the ways I described myself was, "I don't run in herds of girls." With that in mind, let's kick this off with a vocabulary review. The term loner is defined as a person... Continue Reading →