My Body Image Epiphany
Whenever my mom and I talk on the phone, she always asks me the same question: “Have you lost weight?” The answer is always the same: “I’m working on it, Mom.” As a…
Leap of Faith
With shaky hands, I unfolded the two pieces of paper that had been taped to my door. I already knew what they would say but I didn’t expect the timeline to be accelerated.…
October 13
October 13, 2013 was going to be my wedding day. But you all know how that went. In my search for closure, acceptance, and strength, October 13, 2013 became an animal of its…
Why I Stopped Looking for My Tribe
I have always had a hard time belonging. Always. There are days I don’t feel like I even belong in my own skin, but that’s a different kind of battle I fight every…
Brain on Fire, Gone Girl, Dark Places
I’ve had fierce writer’s block the past few months, but instead of writing about that, I’m going to write about the books I’ve been reading. First of all, if you’ve read Gone Girl, hated…
My Issue with the Date Rape Detecting Nail Polish
When I first read about the nail polish that the NC State students are developing to help detect date rape drugs, my initial thought wasn’t “Oh, this is great!” No – while the intention…
Nanu Nanu. Rest in Peace, Robin.
I was in my car when I read the news about Robin Williams passing away, which is appropriate since his words kept me company during so many hours spent in the car commuting…
The Memory Keeper’s Burden
Friends passing the volleyball around in the sun. Families having picnics, as the kids run around chasing bubbles. A friendly baseball game between families. Daisies peeking out in the sunshine. One of the…
On Turning 29
A year ago, on my birthday, I was alone. My birthday was on a Monday and I was hoping that some of my friends would still want to come out and say hi,…
My Impostor Syndrome Is Currently In Remission
My fascination with clouds and the stars began long before Instagram filters and #cloudporn. Before I started working at 16 years old, I would make my parents buy me disposable cameras, and when…