Mental Health
My Very Grown-Up Birthday Wish List
On the eve of my 33rd birthday, I’ve been thinking a lot about presents, experiences, and the people in my life. One of my biggest goals over the past few years has been…
Breaking the Habit
I’m sick of the tension, sick of the hunger Sick of you acting like I owe you this Find another place to feed your greed While I find a place to rest I’m…
“I’m a little bit rusty, and I think my head is caving in”
Between panic attacks, hiding in my apartment, obsessively reading the news, and working, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the people in my life. There have been a few great heart-wrenching…
I am a bad friend.
I fell asleep during our text conversation and I meant to message you back the next morning. I was excited to catch up with you and hear all about the awesome traveling you’ve…
Self-Care Doesn’t Take a Holiday
December is such a weird month for me. It’s always been full of new beginnings and sometimes, terrifying endings. I know that the holidays bring out a lot of emotions for everyone, no…
Stream of Consciousness: March 15-16, 2016
A few weeks ago, I came to a realization. People and experiences come into our lives in the exact moment we need them. They’re not always meant to be around forever. They’re meant to…
Stream of Consciousness: January 1-February 5, 2016
Listen, can we please collectively ask 2016 to take a chill pill? It started out so blissfully hopeful. I was actually happy. Not even two weeks into the new year, the Universe realized…
Saying Farewell to Dot
“Dot is going to outlive me.” That’s the comment I’ve been making to people every time someone would react to her age. “Wow, 16. She doesn’t look it!” And she doesn’t. I first…
Big girls do cry
Last night, I cried. It was unexpected. It was inevitable. It was necessary. Ironically, it was after an incredibly fun night with my awesome friends. We’re in a mini golf league this summer, have…