Issue 9

Photo from good morning america episode talking about breast cancer and woman getting mammogram

Health

Friends Don’t Let Friends Miss Mammograms

By Jasmine Carter*

, September 28, 2018

I put off having my first breast cancer screening for a year. When I finally put it on my calendar, inspired by Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America," it saved my life. Now a healing circle of my besties helps me beat the disease, one text, one phone call, one heart-to-heart, one hug and one appointment at a time.

4 Min Read

An illustration of someone holding a photo of two women with their arms around each other's shoulders. While the woman on the right is drawn in full detail, the woman on the left is only an outline, like a ghost.

We Time

She Was My Close Girlfriend. Then She Ghosted Me.

By Sharon R. Boone

, September 28, 2018

Men walk away. Women? We do the work and have the get-it-off-your-chest sister-to-sister convo. There was no way I could have said something in my last talk with Judy to justify throwing away our friendship without so much as a goodbye.

3 Min Read

Me Time

My New Mental Health Hack Is a ‘Stroke’ of Genius

By Claire R. McIntosh

, September 28, 2018

Stress and anxiety were messing with my mood, marriage and sleep. I knew massage would help relax my body — but I am shocked and thrilled at how well it quiets my mind.

4 Min Read