The Alexandria Papers Newsletter #80

Put the world on hold and make your meals a little more mindful.

In this guided meditation, notice the sounds around you, then use them as an anchor to check in and release tension.

Early symptoms of migraine can often be less obvious and difficult to detect. However early detection can improve treatment outcomes.

Bryon’s migraine attacks were dismissed by his first neurologist who blamed his pain on his weight. Read and watch his journey.

There’s a pervasive misconception that forgiveness means pardon and reconciliation—particularly with sexual abuse. #MeToo is our chance for an upgrade.

Post traumatic stress starts as a useful response to threat, and that matters.

Sexual violence is shockingly common in our society. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 5 women in the U.S. are raped or sexually assaulted at some point in their lives, often by someone they know and trust.

More often than not, it is women who have been gaslighted by medical professionals.

2. Avoiding avoidance.

Tell me if you’ve heard this twist ending before. Something troubling is happening to the protagonist, causing them to question everyone around them. Maybe she seems to uncover a nefarious plot aga…

Below entails a list of diverse classics which entertain to all ages as well as all reading levels. Amongst this list, you will easily be able to find a classic books you can either start on as a beginner to reading generally or otherwise an experienced reader looking for a challenge.

Here are 10 famous women artists that you need to know.

An honest, in-depth review of Ina Garten’s summer garden pasta – plus a few tips for making it at home.

Fluffy Italian focaccia is a carb lover’s dream. Read on as we learn how the Ligurian focaccia became the gold standard for Italian flatbread.

Chances are, you have questions. Our panel of experts-including Claire Saffitz!-have the answers in language even beginners can understand.

“In the middle of the night, in the middle of the closet, I pulled down all the clothes from the shelves and the hangers and covered myself with them. Then I held my breath and waited.”