I Want You To Remember Who You Are When You’re Not Depressed
Even on your worst days, I never want you to forget what joy feels like. It’s so easy to...
Here’s Proof That The People You Lost Are Always With You
When I was a kid, my great grandma (Grandma Cookie, as we called her) used to give us quarters...
Yes, This Is My Curly Hair. No, You May Not Touch It.
“Yes, I have curly black hair, and no, you can’t touch it.”
That’s what I should have told my curious...
5 Tips On How To Start Living Your Life For You
Everyone has the same 24 hours every day. It’s what you choose to do with those hours that means...
How My Father’s Cancer Taught Me To See Life’s Silver Linings
I sat in the doctor’s office, trying to wrap my mind around what the doctors were saying and showing....
Why You Need To Be Grateful For All Of Your Friendships
I don’t have many regrets at this point in my life. I feel as though I have done pretty...
Would You Rather Be A Victim Or A Warrior?
Life is the ultimate game of survivor. Every day is going to be different from the next. Some days...
7 Simple Steps You Need To Take To Have A Kick-Ass Day
All too often at the end of a busy day, I lie in bed thinking about how crappy it...
Why It’s Ok To Let Go Of The People Who No Longer Fit Into Your Life
Last week, I had to let go of a person that I loved very much. Even though it hurt...
White Passing Privilege: I Lived In A Bubble As A Pale Hispanic Girl
White passing privilege is when someone of a certain racial group “passes” as white because of their skin tone....
