As someone who was raised a Catholic I am disgusted by anyone who launches an apologia for an institution which supported and the widespread rape of children and conspired to allow those rapists to avoid ANY Repercussions. It is an institution which this year, in 2013, attempted to interfere with democratic rule in…

Somewhat related, growing up the skinny girl in the class can mess you up as well. I was naturally bone thin in grade school until I grew an ass in high school. Suddenly I wasn't the thinnest person in every room anymore. And I freaked out, thus, beginning a very unhealthy relationship with food. These situations are…

You know, teenage girls post pretty dumb photos on the internet sometimes, but it's clear that they don't intend those photos to be scrutinized at family dinner tables and described in detail on blogs. Yes, they put those photos on social media, but clearly they mean them for their friends, etc.

Since the commenting system changed, I just haven't been motivated to talk on Jez anymore. What's the point of replying to a comment or offering extra info if no one can read it? I think it is just frustrating because I have been a commenter since the Consumerist was part of Gawker and just like that, I was considered…

Hi! So I think for people like me, loosing weight was not a health thing. It was about control and self loathing. I think a lot of times we forget about mental health and dieting can be depressing. When someone breaks a diet, it can feel like a failure. I feel totally awesome when I eat well and exercise too! But only…

My $0.02 as a guy? Just be honest with him (but not in a mean way). If he's a decent guy, he may feel a bit stung, but if he has an interest in a friendship, he'll get over it.

I just want to thank you so, so much for your response- it was pretty much everything I needed to hear. Just reading it made me feel hopeful and pretty and positive and about a million times better in general. I took a picture of it to keep on my phone to re-read when I feel bad again.

Interesting tid bit of the day: The plural of cul de sac is culs de sac.

It does get better. I promise you it does. You know how much better you are doing now than you were last year? That trend will continue.

I just wrote a sort of similar post... and basically I guess you don't ever totally get over someone you loved. BUT I can say from my own experience that a year out is not a long time! It will definitely get better! For me it started to turn around a little after a year later. I think for the first year you have a lot…

Hey there, I post the same shit over and over and over again but somehow I cant handle myself so I have to keep hearing the same shit a thousand times before I actually get it. I have a ton of work and homework to do, I was home visiting my family for a month since I hadnt seen them in a year and a half and well I had…

I think Dean had a kind of legitimate reason not to want her hanging around Jess. He could see very plainly that something was brewing between them but Rory refused to be honest with him (or even herself) about it.

Same here - I've been on for a month and have been happy with things so far. Met some interesting people, have a few dates lined up, have a few guys that are cool to chat with even if they aren't close by, and some crazy stories about the youngins trolling me for sex. (As in young enough to be my son young).

No dating for me. I am all about dying alone! Everyone you love will betray you or break your heart because all humans are garbage.