From a child's point of view, there is rarely a great time for parents to separate, even if there has been a lot of commotion and fighting.

Skinny is only one body type.

I'm the sort of person who likes to undo everything.

Mothers unconsciously allow more latitude to sons, and open encouragement, and with daughters they treat them as they would treat themselves.

Bodies are becoming our personal mission to tame, extend and perfect.

I thought of the analyst Winnicott's observation: 'It is a joy to be hidden but disaster not to be found'.

I'm a therapist and that fascinates people because they think I carry secrets.