As my would-be graduation date approaches, I get asked a million questions about my future. What kind of job are you looking for? Are you going to stay in Michigan or relocate? Is grad school in your future? All of these I had anticipated and had answers locked, loaded, and ready to go. Anything but […]
Love
Come Out When You’re Ready
You aren’t born knowing what the word “gay” or “lesbian” is. All that I knew was that I always felt more attracted to girls than boys, but at first I kept it to myself because I was afraid of what others would think. At first, I tried to hide my interest in girls by covering […]
Loving Yourself Takes Time
Hello there lovely people! I hope you all have been up to so many amazing things lately. I have been keeping pretty busy lately which has been a blessing and a curse. I love to keep busy and have my mind occupied, but sometimes I run into the problem of not focusing on myself. I […]
Regaining Self-Worth After a Breakup
This summer, I fell into my first committed relationship since my physically and emotionally abusive ex. I went in with high hopes and a belief that I was healed from my first major heartbreak. I had done the counseling, I had learned how to self-soothe and the flashbacks were fewer and further in between. I […]
Your Happiness is None of Their Business
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss I’ve recently been over the moon happy about life; things have just been really good. Although this is true, the past week has left me feeling mixed emotions. I’m notorious for […]