Safety
I knew safety was the first step towards healing after trauma. But I had thought that simply meant pushing my … Continue reading Safety
Tag: body
Healing Through Dance
Because trauma is of the body, it must be healed through the body. I needed a safe space where I … Continue reading Healing Through Dance
Passing Normal: When Your Mother Has Autism
I inherited an odd brain. When the winter sun hits the three o’clock slant and stares me straight in the … Continue reading Passing Normal: When Your Mother Has Autism
I Am Woman–And I Pump Iron
I’ve heard a lot of women balk at bulking up. But those big muscles? I’ll look like a man. Come … Continue reading I Am Woman–And I Pump Iron
On Dressing (and Undressing) at the Public Pool
Americans are weird about nudity. Maybe because we associate it exclusively with sex. To be a nudist in America is not … Continue reading On Dressing (and Undressing) at the Public Pool
Body as Home
I miss the roads along which I used to run. Running taught me many things. It taught me perseverance when … Continue reading Body as Home
