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It Happened to Me: My Son Has Brain Cancer

Julie Sachs — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400

In late July, Avaric was diagnosed with brain cancer. Seeing the words “brain cancer” still shocks me, wears me thin.

It Happened to Me: My Sex Number Is 1

Julie Sachs — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:22 -0500

I’ve never been slut shamed. I have, however, been number judged. Or number doubted.

It Happened to Me: I Learned to Love My Scars

Julie Sachs — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:00:09 -0500

I was born with a rare condition called craniosynostosis, which caused one of the sutures (soft spots) of my skull to close early. As is with many children diagnosed with craniosynostois, my skull grew in a lop-sided fashion.

The Straight Truth About Sex After Childbirth

Julie Sachs — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:00:08 -0500

Unfortunately, losing one’s post-birth virginity is only a subject to be discussed between girlfriends. In hushed whispers. Luckily, I do kiss and tell.

It Happened to Me: My Son Has Asperger's

Julie Sachs — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:00:16 -0500

Living with a child with Asperger’s Syndrome is a little bit like living with a little General. Or a small dictator.