In today’s culture, we idolize independence. We love to see people pick themselves up, dust off their boots, and get to work. The self-made hustler mentality is celebrated, and it has seeped into the self-help world. It’s almost expected to isolate ourselves to work on our personal growth. I did […]
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I Tried Float Therapy For My Birthday- Here’s What It Taught Me
This year is my year of embracing me—trying all the things on my bucket list and doing everything my anxiety tells me I can’t or shouldn’t. I’m not living in the shadows anymore; I’m embracing myself and my journey. That’s why, for my birthday, I decided to try float therapy. […]
How to Practice Self-Care in the Moment
We all have those days when we feel out of sorts, down, or just plain off. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it—a restless night, a work situation, or even just a heavy feeling that doesn’t seem to have an explanation. Trust me, I’ve been there. When […]
Embracing the Power of Gratitude
Gratitude is often hailed as a simple solution for life’s challenges, but its true power lies in intentional practice. For a long time, I struggled to grasp the depth of gratitude—not just as a fleeting emotion but as a transformative practice that can shift our perspectives and elevate our spirits. […]
Thoughts On Sex and The City: From The Perspective of A Girl Who Was Such A Carrie
When Sex and the City first aired, I was in second grade, too young to understand what it was all about. My world revolved around Bible study and kid activities. But by the time I got to high school, everyone was talking about it. I caught reruns on Lifetime and, […]
4 of the Best pieces of Advice I Ever Received
I logged into Facebook as part of my daily scrolling, and a memory popped up: “‘I love you’ has 8 letters, so does bullshit.” I couldn’t help but cringe at my attempt to be edgy. I’m sure I picked that up from some random Tumblr post and thought it was […]
As We Slept The Night Away A Night That Changed Everything
There are a few monumental moments in every relationship, especially in an ethically non-monogamous one. One of the biggest is staying over at your partner’s house for the first time. After a few months of dating, tonight was that night. We originally planned to go to the beach, but we […]
After the Facade is Gone: Reality Has Finally Set In
One thing about me is that when it comes to relationships and dating, I often get lost in the fantasy. I’m a passionate, all-encompassing lover, but once that spell is broken, I start losing interest. That’s exactly what’s happening with Erin—and I knew it would from day one. I kept […]
How To Practice Self-Care While Dating
After a month of diving into the dating world, I was feeling completely drained. Returning home at 11 PM, I quickly let my dog out, knowing I’d head straight to bed. Once we got back, I undressed and plopped down on the couch for a moment. Before I knew it, […]
It Started With A Kiss…
Jessica sat in the coffee shop, waiting for Anna. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of confusion, her thoughts a tangled mess she couldn’t quite unravel. After that day at the grocery store, she’d hardly spoken to Anna, too scared of what might happen if she did—or worse, […]