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Patrice Bendig

Bio
Patrice Bendig is a graduate of St. John's University, & has made a career as a content strategist for non-profits. You can read her other musings on her blog www.quarterlifewritings.com. She can be reached at patrice.bendig@gmail.com.

Why I Celebrate Christmas Without My Family

Listening to all the Christmas songs that were impossible to escape on the radio this past month, I realized something for the first time in my 26 years: about 95 percent of holiday songs focus on home. "Baby please come home," "I’ll be home for…
By Patrice Bendig

My Family Hid My Mother's Mental Health Struggles

Growing up, I always knew that my mom was different . In some ways, her uniqueness was a trait that my friends envied. They were jealous of the way that sometimes, we would be driving to the supermarket, spot a blimp in the air, and then suddenly…
By Patrice Bendig

Dysfunctional Body Image Ends With Me

Editor's Note: February 22-28 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Each day this week, we'll be featuring a piece about women's body image. And remember: If you're struggling with poor body image or an eating disorder, you're not alone, and…
By Patrice Bendig

7 Questions People In Therapy Are Tired of Hearing

My best friend and I are constantly playing phone tag. But there’s one person who promises to have my undivided attention once a week, no matter what: Dr. R; my therapist. For the past two and a half years, we have spent 55 minutes every Tuesday…
By Patrice Bendig