I remember being so geeked about working with the American Academy of Pediatrics and learning about ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences). It gave me a new vocabulary to discuss some of what I'd experienced and what I've seen in a cross section of society and my community at large.

You ever come across something and then want to slap yourself for not knowing about it earlier? That’s how I felt after hearing about InsideRx.

The funny thing about the 21st century is that we’re finding more and more definitions for things that have always existed. I think that, in the long run, this will help us put so much of our lives into a better perspective.

Take the term ACEs. I first heard the term Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, while working at MomsRising in the context of our Early Learning work. I was intrigued by this subject, so when I had a chance to take part in a meeting about ACEs with the Centers for Disease Control, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a few of my fave influencers, I jumped at the chance.

Advocating for myself took years of practice. I’m now great at it and have also had to do it for others. It’s time to teach the Frog Princess the same. As women, we often aren’t encouraged to do this, though. Especially when it comes to matters of sex. So, let’s talk about it. Do you know what PrEP is?

I never gave maternal health much thought outside of the general commentary about it being probably the most dangerous thing a woman will do.

I mean…that's major, though but…

Knowing what I know now and looking back at my own experiences while also listening to women close to me has really opened my eyes to certain truths.