I Will No Longer Live A Double Life At Work To Please You
byI have two lives. I am different than the other women I work with. That is unless they also have double lives, and they,…
And She Rose
Everything Starts Within You
byWelcome back, your majesty. I’m sorry they hurt you, child. I am sorry you let them. Trusting, forgiving, compassion is not weakness. True strength…
Do You Remember What You Did That Night?
byI don’t ever want to see you drunk again. When you’re sober, you’re the perfect man. You’re everything I ever wanted. Nine out of…
I Am Slowly Learning To Love & Respect Myself
byI was 15 years old when I took my first painkiller for period pain. It started an addiction that culminated in me nearly dying…
I’m Leaving The Safety Of My Shadows For The Sunshine
byFor as long as I can remember, I’ve made myself small (which isn’t a hard thing to do considering how short I am). I’ve…
My Vagina Is Not My Gift To The World
byFor as long as I can remember, I’ve had a challenging relationship with sex. It was something we gushed about in hushed tones as…
Stop Trying To Be Heard By Those Who Are Not Ready To Hear
byI think I’ve always needed to open my mouth and speak. Sometimes in the wrong settings, around people I fear or find intimidating, I…
A Lesson In Valuing Opinions That Do Not Belong To You
byOur views, opinions, beliefs, and morals are the very threads that determine our individuality. While a world of differences is precisely what we subscribe…
You Are Not A Coward For Staying Silent About Abuse
byI recently received an invitation to an event hosted by the worst person I have ever worked for: a straightforward bully. The idea of…
The Taboo Of Sex And Female Pleasure In India
byOur society talks in hushed tones about sex. But it is an even bigger taboo for girls to express their desires. Being born in…