Julia Edelman

1 week ago | newyorker.com | Julia Edelman |Ginny Hogan

A two-minute slide show of all the random cats I saw in bodegas last year. Screenshots of Hinge conversations that, in retrospect, weren’t even that weird. Saying “lolz” is not actually a disqualifying character trait. Maybe I should have gone out with some of those guys. Maybe I still could? Screenshots of Hinge conversations that were insanely weird. I’d prefer a dick pic to a shot of the back of a man’s head, to be honest.

2 weeks ago | bezzyms.com | Julia Edelman |Mia Armstrong

When people respond hurtfully to information about your chronic health condition, it can be hard to know when to speak up and when to stay quiet. I have two autoimmune conditions, multiple sclerosis (MS) and uveitis. For most of my life, I didn’t speak about them at all because I was afraid of people seeing me differently or having people say the wrong thing. I didn’t want others to misunderstand my situation, so I kept it to myself entirely.

1 month ago | bezzyms.com | Julia Edelman |Heidi Moawad

This freeform style of expression allows you to move in whatever way feels natural and at your own pace and ability level. I first discovered ecstatic dance by accident. I was at a music festival in Uvita, Costa Rica, 5 years ago, and in the late afternoon, I came upon a group of people dancing underneath a large outdoor tent. I had never seen anyone dance like this in my life. No one was moving in ways you’d normally expect on a dance floor.

2 months ago | bezzymigraine.com | Julia Edelman

Unless people live with chronic illness, they may not understand how symptoms like numbness, vision changes, fatigue, and more affect their abilities and emotions. Here’s how to make it relatable. If you live with chronic illness and have ever tried to explain your limitations to family and friends, you know it can be challenging, especially when so many symptoms are invisible and change from day to day.

Feb 13, 2025 | bezzycopd.com | Julia Edelman

When cold and snowy weather hits, many of us head indoors — and stay there. If seclusion makes you feel worse, you can try connecting with others in a way that honors your physical limitations. When we’re not feeling our best, staying inside and turning inward becomes tempting, especially as the weather turns colder outside. If you’re struggling with a chronic illness or a flare-up, it can be even more appealing to stay secluded.