Acceptance | Julie Calidonio

Julie Cali

Being A Plus-Size Mom But Thinking You are Chrissy Teigen

While sunning ourselves by the pool, my darling daughter proud that the Easter bunny finally got her a tankini, asked me if I preferred...

Julie Cali

Four Years After My Father’s Death

I began writing to cope with the loss of my beloved father, to help process the emotions of such a sudden and traumatic life changing...

Julie Cali

You Can Love Your Children and Love Yourself

“OMG,” my sister says after I tell her my eleven-year-old son walked in on me in my undergarments. I pull the phone from my ear, as she...

Julie Cali

Father’s Day Once Your Father Dies

Two and a half years ago, my father died unexpectedly five days before Christmas. He was in El Salvador training for a bike race, riding...