My Life in Istanbul So Far

Marking Time
Rebecca Adler decides to reset her watch after her three-year relationship ends.

Going to Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

When We Stopped Being “We”
Rebecca Adler is feeling empowered as the initial shock of her breakup wears off.

Learning to be Alone With Myself
After a lifetime of sharing her bed with either a sibling or a lover, Rebecca Adler finds she needs to learn how to take up more space in her bed, and her life.

Cartwheels Will Make You Gay
A reflection on how the passage of laws such as Proposition 8 effects children and adults alike.

It Was Never Just About Marriage

California’s Propositions Are Keeping Me Up At Night
With election '08 closing in, Rebecca Adler takes a closer look at her state's propositions and isn't sure she likes what she sees.

The Presidency Isn’t the Only Thing At Stake In November
Questioning the reasons behind California's Proposition 8: Is marriage really something to fight about in 2008?

Civility In the Face of Bitterness
Thoughts on the effects of religious devotion on family ties when a daughter decides to leave the church.

The Stuff Urban Legends Are Made Of
When a woman dies from Toxic Shock Syndrome in Rebecca Adler's hometown, she can't believe the cause.

Giving Up the Pill
After noticing a number of side effects, Rebecca Adler decides to give up her 10-year allegiance to birth control.

One Day I Hope to Look Back On This and Laugh

Paranoia About Toxic Shock Syndrome and Fear of Calling For Help in the 21st Century
Is the cost of an emergency room visit worth it if there is no blood or broken bones?

My First (and Hopefully Last) Run-In With the French Police

Californians Have Nothing On Parisian Drivers
Coming from a place notorious for bad traffic, Rebecca Adler expected to have no problem navigating the streets of Paris by car, but she was in for a surprise.

Sacramento, You’ll Wait For Me, Won’t You?
As she prepares to move to Paris, Rebecca Adler reflects on her life in Sacramento and the reasons behind her decision to move abroad.

Introducing My Youngest Sister and the Tale of How She Survived Years of Being Stalked by Mormons

How to Battle the Bulge in One Easy Step: A Fool-Proof Method
Rebecca Adler has discovered the quickest way to make you feel and look thinner. It takes just one easy step. Find out how!