Her fans are mainly teenagers.

Wonderful use of an AP wire photo, haha!

So have I. I've given up trying to explain to those closest to me why I am estranged from my mother. I've heard it all, from the "how could you say that about your mother?" to even my mother's cultural and ethnic background being blamed for why she abused me the way that she did. "But I read in The Economist that…

Wal-Mart is sadly adored in Hawaii. I'm sure that because of space and land, the company's development plan differed there.

We (women) have always been taught to "marry up" in some form, whether from our families or society. I think it crosses all cultures, income levels and generations in this country.

The other night, someone was parked in front of my building blasting her song "Boss Ass Bitch." Driver of the car was blonde and young. And yes, it was a jetta :-)

And you know who will like this crap song? Teenagers and early 20-somethings who are not black. They'll be driving around the suburbs and downtown in their jettas, bumping it.

You know what's even more unattractive? Leaving a club completely wasted at 2 a.m., and waddling along a downtown sidewalk, barefoot, and you're holding your heels in one hand.

I have flat feet so I have to be extra careful and selective about shoe shopping. I've learned to look for heels that are constructed in a way that offers some support: A platformed sole (but not too much) or a slight wedge right behind the ball of the foot makes a huge difference. I'm at the point where I can just…

Did you need to seek a doctor's treatment to get rid of the inflammation?

Lush hasn't caused any flare-ups for you? I ask because many of their products are heavily fragranced and smell very strong.

Same here.

This is a serious fucking problem. If I get pulled over for speeding or a broken taillight, should I now fear for my safety? Will I have to demand that a second officer show up, especially if I'm on the freeway or in the Gaslamp at night?

I wish we could keep Todd, he's been doing a great job so far.

You are not being a poor sport at all.

Thank you :-) Jealousy actually nothing to do with it, she is mentally ill. If we were "perfect," that was a reflection of how good of a mother she was. I know my post was long-winded, but I sense the father in this post has some level or element of the same disorder my mother is afflicted with.

This story broke my heart and watching the video really hit home. For years, my sister and I were subjected to similar abuse by our mother (who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder). She was obsessed with how my sister and I looked, because we were "things," not people — solely a reflection and extension of her,…

I've had sea urchin gelato. It was topped with some lavender and actually a lot better than I thought it would be.

I'm not sure if the LW has set any boundaries, as in saying she is uncomfortable talking about the issue, and if her friend respected it. We also don't know if her life has been affected by her friend's poor decisions.

As a newcomer to Southern California, it's scary to hear and notice how many women in their 20s and 30s have this "accent" (if you can call it that). I hear it at work and in business meetings, not just randomly out in public.