gratitude

The Universe Sent Me A Baking Sheet; Or, How I Learned to Stop Being So Ungrateful

Sometimes it takes a baking sheet sent to you by mermaids to remind you how good you have it.
Sophie Saint Thomas in
New Agey, gratitude, vacation, signs from the universe

Jan 2, 2013 at 10:30am | 34 comments

sexual assault

I Went to the Police to Report the Cab Driver who Sexually Assaulted Emily and Me -- And It Didn't Go Well

If you're wondering why survivors of sexual assault don't want to report it, this is why.
Sophie Saint Thomas in
Issues, sexual assault, crime, police, victim-blaming, cab drivers

Dec 17, 2012 at 2:00pm | 88 comments

issues

IHTM: I Was Sexually Assaulted by The Same Cab Driver As xoJane's Emily

Before submitting this story, I did a search for "cab" on xoJane. To my surprise and horror, Emily had a very similar experience with someone who must have been the exact same cab driver six or seven years ago, which means he is probably still out there.
Sophie Saint Thomas in
It Happened To Me, issues, sexual assault, cabs, cab drivers

Dec 3, 2012 at 2:00pm | 102 comments

it happened to me

HIV Negative; OCD Positive: I Obsess Over My Status

The OCD I've been diagnosed with focuses on an obsession (contracting HIV/AIDS) and the resulting compulsion (getting tested).
Sophie Saint Thomas in
It Happened To Me

Sep 14, 2012 at 12:00pm | 52 comments