Mar 3What I Would Tell Myself One Year AgoContent warning: discussions of severe mental illness, death I would tell her that she is wrong. She doesn’t need to swallow all of those pills to feel something. She also needs to know that her family would miss her. Her dog would cry for her, rolling the little green ball…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Feb 17Women’s Wellness: Body Talk, Awareness, Positivity, and MoreMarch 8th is approaching! Let’s talk women’s wellness. With my impending college graduation approaching in December, I’ve been rounding off my list of required courses. Each semester, I’ve taken a different women’s studies course. While I’ve enjoyed talking about topics like female writers, women in art, women’s fashion, and now…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Jan 30What OCD Recovery Feels LikeIt’s an uphill battle and I brought a mountain bike…but I’m still trying to figure out how to ride the stupid thing. Recovering from a severe bout of OCD, anxiety, and depression is probably the hardest thing I have ever done. I keep fighting because I know that what’s on…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Dec 20, 2022The Most Important Phrase“I am proud of you” My favorite sentence is one that often goes unspoken…but what is it? “I am proud of you.” Those five words can save lives, lift burdens, and so much more. How often do we say we’re proud of someone? Not “Wow!” or “Cool!” or “Great!” …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Dec 17, 2022What I Learned About Life in 20222022 started as the worst year of my life but has quickly become a year of self-care and improvement. Content Warning: this post discusses mental health-related topics, including some that may be triggering. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Nov 13, 2022Ten-Year-Old Self, This is What I Want You to KnowI hope you are proud of future-you. Dear 10-year-old self, Life is about to get really hard. Maybe you won’t believe me. You will end up hating school, but especially that English class with that teacher who everyone told you you’d dread. She might end up embarrassing you a few…Lifestyle6 min readLifestyle6 min read
Nov 7, 2022Stop Saying “I Will do it Later”Sounds a lot easier said than done, right? But what if it isn’t? I have an aversion to car rides. It sounds silly, but let me explain: my panic disorder revolves around the “uncontrollable.” …Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Oct 25, 2022The Art of Kintsugi: Brokenness can Become BeautifulMaybe we just need a little fixing to feel wholly beautiful. When a disease consumes every waking moment of your life, it’s easy to assume that people cannot see past it. I mean, we usually shove the blame onto ourselves. It typically sounds something like this: “I’m so broken.” or …Art2 min readArt2 min read
Oct 12, 2022Battling Body-Focused Repetitive BehaviorThis past week was Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) Awareness Week. I wanted to take time to discuss what BFRBs are and strategies to tackle them. Content Warning: this topic may be sensitive to those who struggle with compulsory behaviors or intrusive thoughts. According to the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Sep 26, 2022Using Art Therapy to Find PurposeArt therapy is becoming one of the preferred ways to help those with mental and physical disabilities and disorders — even for those who consider themselves to be subpar artists. What makes it so appealing? Everyone finds different outlets for coping; some play sports, others get lost in a book…Art Therapy4 min readArt Therapy4 min read
