Jessica OliveWhat’s There to Really Like About Social Media?In March of 2019, I decided to delete all of my social media apps for 30 days.Jul 14, 2019Jul 14, 2019
Jessica OliveDon’t Comment on Your Thin Friend’s Weight, EitherWhether we think about it or not, beauty standards influence the ways we act toward each other’s bodies.Dec 28, 2018Dec 28, 2018
Jessica OliveOur Safety is Not a Trade-Off for StrengthAs we become more aware of the prevalence of sexual assault, we must be considerate of how we support survivors.Dec 6, 2018Dec 6, 2018
Jessica OliveSentimental Value Is Costing You SpaceDownsizing isn’t always easy. While we may be able to toss clothes into donation piles or recycle old magazines without a second thought…Sep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
Jessica OliveI Wish You’d Go Plant-Based but I Won’t Tell You ThatBy the time you read this, you’ll have probably laughed at various tropes of the Hardcore Vegan. Perhaps you even met one at an…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
Jessica OliveActually, You’re Not “Lucky” for Not Having Experienced AbuseYou’re lucky if you win the lottery. You’re lucky if you walk away from a car accident without an injury. You’re lucky if something above…Jul 12, 2018Jul 12, 2018
Jessica OliveFriendship Alone Will Not Cure Your Mental IllnessIn reaction to recent celebrity suicides, I’ve seen many posts circulating Facebook with messages along the lines of, “Posting the suicide…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
Jessica OliveSelf-Care is Free and GenderlessSelf-care, any basic activity meant to help a person physically and mentally function, has become capitalized by candle companies and…Jun 10, 2018Jun 10, 2018
Jessica OliveWhen Men Respect the Idea of Other Men More than the Actual Presence of a WomanA short story for anyone who thinks that homophobia was eradicated with the legalization of same-sex marriage:Apr 28, 2018Apr 28, 2018
Jessica OliveA Tip for the Self-Proclaimed “Not That Kind of Girl”If you are someone who has ever said “I’m not that kind of girl,” I would like to share with you my experience with the term in hopes of…Mar 23, 2018Mar 23, 2018