Kelli YoungloveDec 1, 2019Why I'm Sitting This Christmas OutUnlike most people, I wasn’t raised with stories of Santa Claus and flying reindeer. My family didn’t get a television until I was in...
Kelli YoungloveFeb 1, 2019A Necessary Ending—Saying Good-bye to a 30 Year FriendshipIn my thirties, I was plagued by a chronic anxiety that no amount of St. John’s Wort (or Clonazepam) could relieve. On the outside, I was...
Kelli YoungloveDec 2, 2018Bringing Smelly Carcass HomeWhen I was a kid, I used to get teased. A LOT. I walked down back alleyways, trying to avoid the town kids who made fun of me. Looking...
Kelli YoungloveOct 2, 2018The Wiener BoneI used to think I was a coward. It was a deep shame inside me—a dirty little secret. I had a long reel of memories as evidence. So many...
Kelli YoungloveJul 2, 2016My Inner Annie WilkesSee that picture? That’s me when I’m not taking care of myself. Or when I’ve been putting myself last on the list. Of course, it’s not...
Kelli YoungloveMay 1, 2015Understanding My Two-nessHey Sunshine, I’ve got something exciting to share. (And no, I’m not getting married) I’m talking about something BIG, sister-friend! I’m...