These religions feed our fear. I grew up in a religion like this. Even as a teen I had a close family member get an abortion, I was one if the only people who knew. Later when we were adults she became a fanatic prolifer. I never confronted that but one day she came out with it and said I know you wonder why but I…

Thank you for doing that job. I can't imagine it but I was so thankful for it that day. And I remember knowing back then that those people were really putting their life on the line for ours. How have we gone back to this?

This incident reminded me of driving my best friend to an abortion clinic in virginia in the early 90’s. We were stressed and scared and drive through a blinding fog to get there. Protesters tried to beg and plead with us not to go in. After they realized we were still going they started shouting violent and…

Well I've been with the in law side of the family since Saturday and haven't died or even wanted to die yet. And usually by now heads have rolled, people have screamed and even my own husband turns into a scary caricature of his angry man family genes. Soo maybe tomorrow's the big yelling day? Until then this wine is…

I haven't had any back and forth with you mark but I have loved your sense of humor and sarcasm all the way. Not since Lindy left have I felt the churning of suspicion that something's a little funky at Jezebel. Can we get back to holding each other up around here? I for one in a small million will miss you.

I don't know Clare Bowen but that was so well written and true.

Oh my god my husband has two family's. You are sleeping with and intimately know my husband.

Well said. I agree with everything said here but I also appreciate your insight on supporting my friend. I'm heart broken knowing how the good fight has led her to such mental exhaustion. Your story is everyone's story if only we don't attempt to deny it for ourselves.

I also didn't want to weigh in heavy because I am not the mom of a special needs child. I have a good friend of a severely disabled child who needs round the clock care. There is a timer set at there house so they will add eye drops to his eyes because he doesn't even produce his own tears. She has gone to Washington…

Life is looking up. Here is the polish that never got seen. The kids asleep and the drink has been reached. Thanks for the love internet land!

Thank you for this. I recognize how winey my bullshit is but man I needed a sip of a drink and a laugh. Cheers!

Hello all. I'm gonna say it like it is. I'm sitting in my bed with a sick kid sprawled on top of me. She has a fever and she's making me sweat. I'm supposed to be at a disco gala dancing the night away and bidding on cool items I can't afford. I bought new nail polish that looks like this: Nevermind I can't even show…

May I go? I already picked something to wear.

Well bring it on out great condescender .

Finally some affirmation here! I just felt a little disturbed for her

Yes! Ultimately I could not shake the “this is great advice and I need it but you a little crazy”.

Well minimalism yes. I too gave most of my possessions away (at 18 not 14) but alarm bells still sounded with the detail of her desire and follow through. I however could have no idea about this desire as I am a confirmed slob with minimalist leanings

I did wonder about the cultural difference. Good point well said