You Don’t Always Have To Say Yes To Help
byIf you ask my parents, siblings, husband, or friends one of the things that drive them the craziest about me, they would tell you…
And She Rose
Today I Am Inviting More Soulful Conversations Into My Life
bySoul talk: Deep, intimate, vulnerable, safe. I’m not a natural talker. By this, I mean talking is absolutely an effort. I mean EFFORT. I…
Selfies Are For Me, Not You
byI remember every time someone has commented to me about selfies. I remember because I’ve cringed every time at the lack of awareness about…
Returning To A Place Of Trauma And Reclaiming What Was Yours
byThe day I acknowledged I had spent the past ten years stuck in abusive relationships felt like a new beginning. Seeking professional help was…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Stay In Your Own Lane
byAs children, we are often taught that the world is our oyster. The message is, we can do what we want if we work…
I Refused To Acknowledge My Mental Health Out Of Fear Of Being Labeled “Dramatic”
byBy the time I climbed into bed that evening, I could stamp the day with two facts: First, it was the beginning of “Mental…
We Are All Mother Nature
byIt’s easy now, thanks to Mother Nature. Love. It’s easy for me to sit here and tell you how I’ve finally found it. I’ve…
Coming Of Age And Coming Out
byI’m a genderfluid lesbian whose pronouns are she/they. It took a while to get to this point of confidence and comfort within myself. But…
I Don’t Have The Life I Thought I Would But I Have A Life I Love
byFrom a very young age, I had my entire life planned out. I was going to be married by twenty-one, have children by twenty-two,…
When You Feel Helpless, Know There Is Hope
byThe memory of my deepest depression still sends shivers through my spine. I was sitting in my room on a sunny August morning after…