One ghost story, told from three different perspectives: mine, and those of my two sisters. 

We all have talents, and shortcomings. I, for example, am really good at telling funny stories about my atrocious baking skills. Warning: do not drink milk while listening to this one. Even if you're eating cake.

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I am the worst kind of people-pleaser. I'm a downright people-appeaser. But I've learned, over time, how to handle the haters. #MessedUpMemoirs

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The second of my autobiographicovers finds me on the kitchen floor, my life threatened by a knife-wielding maniac (aka my first husband). 

But I hadn't seen Barbados, so I... [what's the past tense of must?] get out of this.

If you've ever felt like your unique gifts and talents are not valued in this world, this is the episode for you. Spoiler alert: you are valuable. Exactly as you are. You just need to stop doing stuff you suck at! #UnsolicitedAdvice #MessedUpMemoirs 

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How is Swiss cheese like a religious experience? They're both holy and can change your life if you let them. 

This is the story of how a trip to Switzerland helped me recover from an eating disorder and changed my relationship with food, for good. #MessedUpMemoirs #UnsolicitedAdvice 

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How does a gal with craptastic grades in high school end up graduating from a prestigious liberal arts college (almost) debt-free? Listen to find out! #MessedUpMemoirs #UnsolicitedAdvice

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Not attractive enough to be a cocktail waitress, but too attractive to be a belly dancer, apparently. Is there a chart somewhere I can consult to determine the appropriate career path for my level of attractiveness? #MessedUpMemoirs

Or you can read the full transcript (plus pics) on the That's Aloud blog!