I was 25 when my therapist diagnosed me with an eating disorder. I legit said to her, “But I’m not skinny!” And she said words …
Christmas Magic All Year Round
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 …
Lighthouse: A Shining Light in Mental Illness
I was listening to a song by Mallory Knox called “Lighthouse.” A particular lyric struck a chord in me and inspired this. “Find the lighthouse …
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 …
You Are Not Your Mental Illness
Disclaimer: This article does not intend to invalidate any type of mental illness; the point is to bring more light and awareness toward the more …
Backbone by Alexa Stephens
A backbone to hold me up, steady me slightly until I fall short of all I need to be. A backbone, or more a wishbone, …
Two Different Faces by Courtney Williams
You never expected me to walk away So many times, disrespected, but still I stayed I let love overpower my unhappiness You repeated those three …
To be opened on January 1, 2021
Dear Future Me, I hope you’re happy. Yes, happy—and passionate, full of creative energy. Whether that energy translates into your writing or any other artistic …
Birthday Candles by Jacqueline Jules
Baby Arianna at Tanya’s Toyland had straight black bangs, plump red lips, and lifelike lashes so long they tickled my cheeks testing her soft hug …