Shawnee Barton

Shawnee Barton is a writer and artist living in San Diego.

'Dear Mom, Thanks for Rocking Those Gigantic Varicose Veins, Which I Caused'

'Dear Mom, Thanks for Rocking Those Gigantic Varicose Veins, Which I Caused'

In search of a greeting card that does justice to the drastic, often permanent physical changes women's bodies undergo when they become mothers More »

When Talking About How Your Spouse Cheated on You Makes You Feel Worse

When Talking About How Your Spouse Cheated on You Makes You Feel Worse

The benefits of a new, possibly bogus therapy called "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing" More »

What It's Like to Be a Woman Who Plays Professional Poker

What It's Like to Be a Woman Who Plays Professional Poker

As Vanessa Selbst's impressive career shows, it's possible for female players to succeed in this male-dominated world—but challenges remain. More »

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