Christmas magic. These two words have enveloped children’s hearts with joy for hundreds of years and have filled their eyes with wonder and excitement. I …
I’m Still Here
As we draw towards the closing end of 2017, I’m proud to find our society, in general, becoming less stigmatized towards mental health issues. While …
How Not to Build a Monster
Odds are, you aren’t as dramatic as I am, but I’m sure we’ve all been there — that moment when it feels like everything that …
The Effect of Death
My school has just suffered a horrible tragedy. A student was found dead two days ago, the morning after our homecoming dance. I did not …
Author Kes Trester: Sitting at the Cool Kids’ Table
We all experience feelings of not belonging, of thinking we’re the only one standing alone at a party when everyone else is having a great …
For Me
It was 2 am when I found myself in a full face of makeup, a golden bodycon dress, and Adidas I had slipped on to …
Erin McCahan: On Thinking There’s Time
Tall. Elegant. Southern. Gentlemanly. Kind. Principled. These are the words that come to mind when I think of my stepdad. Late. The man was always …
Giving In to Moods
I’ll preface this by saying that I am a generally moody person — with quick and unpredictable shifts that catch me by surprise and appear …
Jealousy Is a Disease: Get Well Soon
Scene 1: Lights, Camera, Action You are the center of attention, and everyone is partying along with you; that is how it has always been. …