Pressures of Being an Honor Student

As I draw towards my last year of high school, I start to think about what I did to get to this point. Most of my life I’ve been characterized as an “honors kid.” I fit many of the characteristics of the stereotypical nerd: glasses, handful of books, bullies…

Caution: You Might Be a Feminazi

Most everyone has seen a rise in the number of teenage self-proclaimed feminists (hereafter TSPF) on the Internet. I can’t deny that I, too, identify as a TSPF. However, the fact that I feel almost ashamed to admit this about myself indicates that there lies a fault in…

My Best Friend Hurt Me

“You need to realize that you have nothing to be sad about. You’re okay. You need to wake up and realize that.”

Writer’s Block

Because writing is, and was, always more than just “writing”.

“No, Mom, I don't want kids.”

At seventeen, not only have I reached the conclusion that I do not want children, but I am also terrified of having a little sister.

It has been said before, but the mentality is very weird on the topic. Young girls who don’t want kids are being told…

A letter to myself — and everyone else who needs to hear this

What these camps do to me …

Do you remember that feeling, dear me, of having to leave people behind for a short while, but being under the impression that the second you no longer…

Born With It?

Innate. Inborn. Instinctive. What you’re born with. No power can change it. It’s like having blue eyes or freckles. It’s also the same as the need to survive.

Your sexuality is something you’re born with. There are many reasons I believe this, from the physical differences, it…

Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth

“Pajamas aren’t just an item of clothing; they’re a state of mind”
- danisnotonfire (Dan Howell)

The War Isn’t Over

I’m so happy I can now get married in all 50 states, but the war isn’t over.

Musicals: Essential for Life

An insight from a musical film addict.