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Christine Schoenwald

Christine Schoenwald is a writer living in Southern California. She's had pieces in the LA Times, XoJane, and YourTango. Christine is a Pushcart Prize nominee.

(<a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-86740p1.html'>Elena Schweitzer</a>, <a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-900118p1.html'>Freer</a> via <a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/'>Shutterstock</a>/Salon)

Mom’s tossing everything, including me

Christine Schoenwald