Chloe Pausch
Why Are Kids Growing Up So Fast?
Did you ever argue with your mom about wearing makeup to school? Or a certain low-cut top? When was the socially appropriate age to...
Learned Helplessness: What Is It And How To Deal With It?
Has your roommate ever left the dishwasher off because she “doesn’t know how to do it the right way”? Or has your sibling refused...
A Poem About Feeling Like A Child
If you’ve ever felt restricted by rules thrusted upon you as a child, this poem is for you. This is about my experience at...
What Exactly Is Learned Helplessness, And How To Deal With It
Has your roommate ever left the dishwasher off because she “doesn’t know how to do it the right way”? Or has your sibling refused...
The “Lonesome Sunflower”: A Poem About Feeling Like You Don’t Belong
Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong in a community? Whether at work or school during your childhood, feeling out of place can...
What I Learned From Dating Every Zodiac Sign
Each zodiac element is a complex family with similarities. The zodiac sign itself is even more complex and fragmented. What is it like to...
Vanilla: Current, Past, and Now Proven Medicinal Qualities
For over eight centuries, vanilla has been used to treat venomous bites and to sweeten the scent of sacred temples. Even today, the extent...
A Calming Poem For Anxious Nights
I wrote this poem two years ago in North Carolina. I was there for a sports competition, and I have what some would call...



















