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Colors of Cancer Cleveland Fundraiser

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 Jill

With the one year anniversary of my mom's passing coming up, I was thrilled when asked to participate in the Colors of Cancer Cleveland fundraiser campaign.

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Donut Worry, Run Happy!

August 14, 2019August 13, 2019 Jill

Yesterday, I did something I haven't done in a really, really, really long time... I registered for a race.

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AllGo Releases Free Stock Photo Library Featuring Plus-Size Models

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 Jill

Y'all. Y'ALL. I don't know how many of you use stock photos but I do fairly frequently. Both professionally -- I run our company blog and do all the graphic work -- but also personally. I use images for this blog and also for all of my Medium essays, too. One of the challenges that… Continue reading AllGo Releases Free Stock Photo Library Featuring Plus-Size Models

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Surviving Summer with Thick Thighs

July 11, 2019July 10, 2019 Jill

This post contains affiliate links Ah, summer. Believe it or not, I used to wear pants all summer long (I know, right?). Truth is, I just hadn't figured out how to wear skirts or dresses without getting any thigh chafing. It wasn't something that was talked about in any of my circles so I avoided… Continue reading Surviving Summer with Thick Thighs

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The magic of race weekend and the comeback kid

May 20, 2019 Jill

This past weekend, I had a table at the Cleveland Marathon Expo, selling and signing copies of Running with a Police Escort. The last time I was here was two years ago, just months after the book was published. This time I shared a booth with fellow writer and runner Nita Sweeney and had an… Continue reading The magic of race weekend and the comeback kid

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I won’t lie, I’m struggling y’all. I am in a season of my life I am very much used to as my depression always intensifies in autumn. I thankfully have an appointment with my psychiatrist this week and I may discuss temporarily upping my dosage because right now, my meds aren’t working the way I need them to. But even though I’m used to this cycle, it feels very different this year. I find myself fighting a lot of negative thoughts, mostly about my body. I’m in a bad body image cycle and it’s been lasting for awhile and I really have no idea how to get out of it. And it’s not even about my body per se but about how the world views fat bodies like mine. Even though I ditched diet culture years ago, I’m not immune to the messages. It’s impossible, they are everywhere. Even James Corden in the video everyone is championing voices some pretty fatphobic comments. (No, James, you don’t actually have to lose the weight. And what’s with all the cheap shots about pie and fat people loving when things are sugar coated? 🙄) Luckily I am headed to one of my absolute favorite cities in the entire world this week: LAS FUCKING VEGAS. No matter how I feel about my body right now, I cannot wait to put on my swim suit and lounge by the pool, cocktail in hand. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #dietculturebs #antidietculture #riotsnotdiets #losehatenotweight #effyourbeautystandards #clevelandblogger #ohioblogger
Today would have been my mom’s 67th birthday. But we lost her to leukemia in October 2018. All month long I’m participating in the #ColorsofCancer fundraiser. As part of this, I’m wearing orange for #leukemiaawareness. Today, my mom’s birthday, I’m sharing leukemia facts on my IG stories and asking you all to consider donating to my Colors of Cancer fundraiser by visiting the link in my profile. September is also #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, which seems fitting. Every dollar counts. So if you are able, please visit the link in my profile to donate to my Colors of Cancer fundraiser today 🧡🧡🧡 #fundraiser #leukemia #bloodcancer #cancerfundraiser #acutemyeloidleukemia @acsohio @americancancersociety @leukemialymphomasociety #leukemiafundraiser #clevelandblogger #ohioblogger #cancerawareness
Awhile back I had someone tell me that they appreciate how open I am about my personal struggles with mental health because it allowed them to seek help for themselves. I wasn’t always open about it, struggling in silence. Before the publication of READING BEHIND BARS, I sat my dad and sister down and told them (warned them, really) that the book covers a very difficult season of my life when I contemplated suicide. The only other people who knew before that were my husband and therapists. It’s not easy to talk about. It’s not easy to be open and it’s definitely not easy to ask for help. But on #worldsuicidepreventionday I just want you to know that you are not alone. Managing my #depression is a lot of really boring self care like taking my meds and going to my therapist even on days when I really don’t want to (especially on days when I really don’t want to). Because my depression isn’t just a phase where I’m feeling sad or stressed for a short period of time. It’s all day, every day. So learning how to manage it and not slip back down that rabbit hole is key. My #TheBellJar tattoo is a reminder to me that I am still here. Through it all, I am still here. “I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.” #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #literarytattoo #literarytattoos #literaryink #clevelandblogger #clevelandbloggers #clevelandwriter #ohioblogger #ohiowriter
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As many of you know, my mom died October 10, 2018. It’s been a difficult year as we all adjust to life without her. Her #leukemia was aggressive but she fought until the very end. This month I’m participating in the @acsohio Colors for Cancer campaign. All September long I’ll be wearing orange for #leukemiaawareness and raising funds. Campaigns like this are critical for cancer research and I hope you will consider donating. You can donate by visiting the link in my profile. Every dollar counts towards saving lives. #colorsofcancer #americancancersociety @americancancersociety #cancerresearch
They say the first year of marriage is the hardest. But honestly, between publishing a book and mom’s passing, being married to this guy was the easiest part of the past 365 days. And there’s no one else I would have wanted by my side through it all. A few weeks ago we joked that with my post-wedding tattoo and hair I pulled a bait and switch after he put a ring on it. Truth is, if you are going to have a 37-year-old life crisis, make sure you are married to someone who gives zero fucks when you announce you are thinking of getting pink hair or a big fucking tattoo on your arm. One year down. A lifetime of Swenson’s galley boys to go.
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