The Ethics of Profiting Off of Our Trauma

Writing books on grief, mental health, and trauma can be a tricky thing when it comes to earning money. We all need to pay the bills somehow, and many of us wish to do so by pursuing something we’re passionate about. But what if we’re passionate about telling our grief story (me)? What if weContinue reading “The Ethics of Profiting Off of Our Trauma”

Progress Is Rarely Linear: A Follow-Up on Krav and My Mental Health

Five years ago, I wrote about how Krav Maga transformed my mental health journey. For those who are unfamiliar, Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and US Law Enforcement Agencies. Krav is a combination of boxing, kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, and various other forms of martial arts.Continue reading “Progress Is Rarely Linear: A Follow-Up on Krav and My Mental Health”