Lisa M. Basile
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New York, NY, United States
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Past articles by Lisa:
Why Marrying Before 30 Is Basically Gambling With Your Future
Before You Commit To Marriage, Ask Yourself: Why Am I Getting Married? Because You May Be Doing It For The Wrong Reasons. → Read More
My Father Is A Former Inmate. Stop Comparing Quarantine To Prison.
Life in self-isolation is difficult, yes — but it is far different from the reality of prison life. → Read More
Aziz Ansari said the sexual misconduct allegations against him gave him "perspective"
Aziz Ansari addressed the sexual misconduct allegations made against him in 2018, saying he gained a new perspective. He didn't, however, apologize. → Read More
3 Things My Father Taught Me About Addiction
Reframing the addiction as a disease helped me understand that my father didn’t want to hurt himself or my family. → Read More
A Foster Child of the Opioid Epidemic
Addiction, prison and homeless shelters damaged our family but did not destroy us. → Read More
I Have PTSD from Growing Up with Addicted Parents
I was convinced I wasn’t good enough—that I was leave-able, not worth staying sober for, not worth anything. → Read More
Honoring the Potential Addict in Me
It’s like there’s a ticking time bomb within me that I must acknowledge and work to avoid. → Read More
If you want to become a poet, here are some words of advice
There is a place for poetry — and all its incarnations — everywhere. → Read More
Olive oil can completely transform your beauty routine — and here are 8 reasons why
Grab that olive oil bottle from your kitchen! → Read More
9 beauty secrets from the most glamorous women in history
After all, the past is there so we can learn from it, right? → Read More
6 Things I Learned From My Family's Legacy of Addiction
For a long time, I struggled with this idea—how could drug abuse be a brain disease if it takes a bad decision to kick into action? → Read More
Apple cider vinegar is a miracle worker — and here are 7 reasons why
Apple cider vinegar is here to help with, like, so many things. → Read More
These 10 alluring Italian words have no perfect English translation
Let these wondrous words take you on a trip to Italy. → Read More
The makeup Lady Gaga wore during the Super Bowl cost more than our rent
Lady Gaga went all out at her vanity. → Read More
We should apparently be using salt to improve our cheap red wine
It's wine time! → Read More
Drew Barrymore's daughter had the cutest (and most accurate) sign at the Women's March
Drew Barrymore's daughter is a gift. → Read More
Tina Knowles proved that Blue Ivy is an adorable, tiny twin version of her mom Beyoncé
Blue Ivy is basically a baby Beyoncé. → Read More
Watching 'Room' With PTSD: BUST True Story
The Room triggers memories from a painful past because of my PTSD. → Read More
This Is Your Perfect Date Night, As Told By Your Zodiac Signs
Go ahead and choose your sign or your partner's zodiac sign. Compare, contrast, or blend the two for an interesting, star-infused date. → Read More
5 Perfect Reasons British Guys Make The Best Boyfriends
Their accent literally melts your face (and underwear) off. → Read More