Joni Edelman

I'll never forget the day I discovered the name for my mental illness.

Being vulnerable, being seen (even lumpy and naked), admitting weakness, asking for help — these acts inspire and edify.

You may have seen the acronym "HAES" floating around the Internet, and that is because the "Health At Every Size" movement has taken over THE WHOLE WORLD.

In honor of World Bipolar Day, I present a sample stream of consciousness based on my experiences living with this disorder.

Attention Civilians: Colonel David Iverson does not want to see your boobs.

Help. Me. Please. And by help me, I mean, bring me my jumbo size jar of

As a stay-at-home mom, I've made plenty of sacrifices. Where are my accolades?

"Food isn't the enemy –– calling it the enemy is the enemy."

As a celebration of the Ravishly community, we welcome you to #RavsReaders, a weekly feature where we'll spotlight one of our beloved readers.

4. A high school government class.