In a year full of moments unlike any we have known in our lifetimes, I’ve found that even on a good day I am filled with a myriad of emotions […]
He’s Just Not That Into You…and That’s Ok
Ending things with a significant other or getting ghosted by someone who you opened up to is not an easy feat. For many, the actual thought of being alone is […]
Dating During Covid: There is Still Hope
Dating during Covid is a readjustment hardly any of us ever thought we’d have to make. For those who weren’t in a relationship before the pandemic, it may seem like […]
Appearance isn’t Everything: Lessons I’ve Learned On Beauty
I grew up thinking that Pretty Girl Privilege was a real thing. As an adolescent, I wasn’t exactly what one would consider prom queen material. Severe acne, a subpar wardrobe, […]
Finding My Way Back: My Journey with Religion
My Letter to the Lord: Hi, it’s me again. Sorry, it’s been a while. I know for some time there it seemed like I was straying away from you. I […]
Kerel Pinder: When Heartbreak Leads to Purpose
The journey of life is unpredictable and filled with many twists and turns, both pleasant and unpleasant. As for Kerel Pinder, her journey has been marked with many changes and […]
Is Social Media Distorting Our Positive Self Image?
It’s simple. It’s simple to look at yourself in the mirror and nitpick at the things society and social media expects you to change about yourself. It’s also easy to […]
Cultural Appropriation Vs Appreciation: What it Means to You
As of late, the words cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation have taken center stage in many of my conversations. I’ve spent endless hours on the phone discussing the topic with […]
Shame to Body Shaming
Body shaming is a massive problem in today’s society. This act of criticizing the way a woman looks takes place both online and in face-to-face interactions. People often feel free […]
A Timely Ode to Poetry
Several weeks ago, I received a poem in the mail. I tore open a small cream envelope, and upon a thin sheet of paper, a poem was handwritten: The sea […]