Lipstick and Powder

Exploring the Shared Dynamics of Teamwork, Hierarchies, and Social Survival

Parenting Through My Child’s Eating Disorder

A unique experience learning survival skills and more about myself while out in nature

Every person who left a mark on you is sharing that ownership

Navigating Criticism and Building Self-Worth: A Guide to Emotional Resilience and Personal Growth

From a childhood infatuation to a final goodbye — longing and letting go

I’ve learned to say yes, even when my heart screams no

Like many other girls I began with the belief that my sexuality was predetermined

If you’re going to try, go all the way otherwise don’t even start

I have never lost my passion for gymnastics, even though it’s been many years since I was a gymnast

I’m actually much, much worse

The more times my daughter won, the better I felt

Resilience requires both the challenge and the unwavering belief that you can succeed despite the obstacles

Sometimes, a narrow focus on a single vision can blind you to other possibilities. Broaden your horizons to see the bigger picture.

We all turned into real teenagers in no time, the room we had busting at the seams with emotions and puberty

An open letter to my younger self.

Facing adversity, as a sixteen-year-old, I chose an unconventional solution for my problem