Almost 30 years ago, I started seeking help from a counselor with a master's of social work in New York City, but we were never a good match. It was like being in a bad relationship, except the guy could actually bill my health insurance company for lousy dates. Gina Barreca agobadbill share on social
For many of us, our proms were less Walt Disney's 'Cinderella' and more Stephen King's 'Carrie.' The less we spent on them, the better. Gina Barreca carriecinderelladisney Change image and share on social
My cat is older than many fashion models. I won't even discuss the fact that she also weighs more. Gina Barreca catdiscussfact Change image and share on social
From age 16 to age 20, a woman's body is a temple. From 21 to 45, it's an amusement park. From 45 on, it's a terrarium. Gina Barreca ageamusementbody Change image and share on social
Recognizing your talents doesn't mean believing they're limitless. Accepting your strengths doesn't lead to pride, but instead to humility; you're less likely to resent what others have if you understand your own bounty. Gina Barreca acceptbelievebounty share on social
We should learn to take genuine pride in a job well done and not expect praise for one simply carried out. Gina Barreca carryexpectgenuine Change image and share on social
Birthdays are a reward for having shown up 365 days in a row. It's like getting a badge for attendance. Gina Barreca attendancebadgebirthday Change image and share on social
Laughing together is as close as you can get to a hug without touching. Gina Barreca closehuglaugh Change image and share on social
Once we hit forty, women only have about four taste buds left: one for vodka, one for wine, one for cheese, and one for chocolate. Gina Barreca budcheesechocolate Change image and share on social
Every patient tends to bury the most important story inside some other story, just the way new writers often 'bury the lede.' 'Burying the lede' is an old journalism term for when you only find out the real point about halfway into the article, but it also applies to therapy. Gina Barreca applyarticlebury share on social
