2017 was not an easy year for many of us. For women with mental health issues, in many ways it was especially difficult, as triggering news seemingly broke every day. But there were also some silver linings, as women made taking care of themselves a priority in 2017, too (need we remind you all 101…
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Thirty-three-year-old Melissa Lawson is a mom to two boys: 12-year-old D’Michael and 7-year-old Philip. Like millions of Americans, she works hard to make ends meet and care for her family. Living in Charlotte, North Carolina, and working as a medical biller, Lawson has also faced her fair share of medical emergencies—not only was she diagnosed…
Read moreSince my baby was born a year and a half ago, my husband and I have watched the majority of our recent employers in the media industry either shut down, get sold, or drastically decrease their staff. We have switched back and forth to each others’ health insurance a few times, trying to maintain stability…
Read moreDemi Lovato is a vocal crusader for a number of important causes: body positivity, self-esteem, and her sobriety (going on six years!), among others. But one thing she’s been extra passionate about is mental health. She told Glamour last year that she considers speaking out about mental illness and addiction is her “true purpose,” and…
Read moreGirls creator Lena Dunham has never been one for shying away from being open and honest about the health issues that affect and challenge her: she’s made a powerful video about struggling with OCD, talked frankly about her rosacea, and been transparent on social media about the many doctors visits and five—five!—surgeries aimed at alleviating…
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