PinnedLisa May BennettinBe YourselfAbortion Without ShameThe first time I suspected that I might be pregnant was at an Edie Brickell & New Bohemians concert. My period was late, and suddenly in…8 min read·Aug 30, 2018--3--3
Lisa May BennettinBe YourselfThree Breakthroughs from My First Year as a Self-Published AuthorLast year I self-published my first book, a memoir about my struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and alcohol. Now that my book is…5 min read·Mar 31, 2023----
Lisa May BennettinBe YourselfHow I’m Rebooting My Holiday CelebrationsIn 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…5 min read·Dec 16, 2021----
Lisa May BennettA Heartfelt Message to Trump SupportersI have a confession: I am sad and mad and finding it extremely hard to be optimistic about the future of this country.3 min read·Jan 15, 2021----
Lisa May BennettWhat to Binge After Tiger King — Part ILooking 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…4 min read·Mar 31, 2020----
Lisa May BennettinBe YourselfWhat I Learned Working at a GymThroughout my work life I’ve encountered all types of people: inspiring leaders, master manipulators, real-life MacGyvers, demanding…5 min read·Sep 15, 2019----
Lisa May BennettMy Alcohol-Free Reboot, Two Years LaterTwo 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.7 min read·Jul 2, 2019--1--1
Lisa May BennettCan We Talk About Jealousy?This post continues exploring a theme I first addressed in Wrestling with My Inner Mean Girl in Honor of #MeToo.8 min read·Jul 10, 2018----
Lisa May BennettPutting the Self-Care in CaregivingMy 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…6 min read·Feb 28, 2018----
Lisa May BennettOpen Letter to Restaurants: Time to Step Up Your “Mocktail” GameDear Restaurateurs,5 min read·Feb 6, 2018----