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Abortion Without Shame

The first time I suspected that I might be pregnant was at an Edie Brickell & New Bohemians concert. My period was late, and suddenly in…

Aug 30, 2018

Abortion Without Shame

Aug 30, 2018

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Three Breakthroughs from My First Year as a Self-Published Author

Last year I self-published my first book, a memoir about my struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and alcohol. Now that my book is…

Mar 31, 2023

Three Breakthroughs from My First Year as a Self-Published Author

Mar 31, 2023

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How I’m Rebooting My Holiday Celebrations

In mid-November, I found two ornaments from last year’s Christmas tree that the cat must have batted under the couch. I picked them up, set…

Dec 16, 2021

How I’m Rebooting My Holiday Celebrations

Dec 16, 2021

A Heartfelt Message to Trump Supporters

I have a confession: I am sad and mad and finding it extremely hard to be optimistic about the future of this country.

Jan 15, 2021

A Heartfelt Message to Trump Supporters

Jan 15, 2021

What to Binge After Tiger King — Part I

Looking for something to binge watch during your home quarantine, now that you’ve seen Tiger King and Love is Blind? Well, as some of you…

Mar 31, 2020

What to Binge After Tiger King — Part I

Mar 31, 2020

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What I Learned Working at a Gym

Throughout my work life I’ve encountered all types of people: inspiring leaders, master manipulators, real-life MacGyvers, demanding…

Sep 15, 2019

What I Learned Working at a Gym

Sep 15, 2019

My Alcohol-Free Reboot, Two Years Later

Two years ago, I quit drinking because I wanted more from my life. And I got it! Here are the two biggest insights I’ve collected so far.

Jul 2, 2019

My Alcohol-Free Reboot, Two Years Later

Jul 2, 2019

Can We Talk About Jealousy?

This post continues exploring a theme I first addressed in Wrestling with My Inner Mean Girl in Honor of #MeToo.

Jul 10, 2018

Can We Talk About Jealousy?

Jul 10, 2018

Putting the Self-Care in Caregiving

My mother fell about a month ago. I was there by her side, but I didn’t have a good grasp of her hand, and suddenly she was falling, and…

Feb 28, 2018

Putting the Self-Care in Caregiving

Feb 28, 2018

Open Letter to Restaurants: Time to Step Up Your “Mocktail” Game

Dear Restaurateurs,

Feb 6, 2018

Open Letter to Restaurants: Time to Step Up Your “Mocktail” Game

Feb 6, 2018

Lisa May Bennett

Lisa May Bennett

Author of the memoir MY UNFURLING: EMERGING FROM THE GRIP OF ANXIETY, SELF-DOUBT, AND DRINKING. Visit lisamaybennett.com to learn more.

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