Em Ann
The Silent Treatment Isn’t Cute, It’s Emotional Abuse
The silent treatment: A technique to demonstrate to another person that you’re pissed off with them. Only it’s not just that. It’s a passive...
I Might Be Quiet But That Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Notice Everything
I have been quiet throughout my entire life. I keep to myself and I observe those around me. When I'm in a room for...
Sometimes The Person You Call Your “Best Friend” Isn’t Really The Best
Growing up, I was that girl who always had to have a best friend. I took the term seriously and took it to heart....
I Didn’t Ruin This Friendship, You Did
“Hey! I haven’t heard from you in forever!” “ Why don’t we text anymore?” These are just some of the messages I have gotten...
I’m Into You, But I Don’t Know How To Tell You
There’s something that I’ve been dying to tell you the past few years and I haven’t been able to. I could, but I am...
Goodbye Is So Much More Than Just A Word For Me
“Goodbye,” ugh. I absolutely hate that word. It's not that there are many people who actually like the word and the actions that align...
Why We Need To Teach Kids More About Disabilities
I’m 24, and have grown up with an older autistic brother. This meant that while I was growing up, I heard about autism and...
I Wish You Saw Yourself The Way I See You
Hey you,
I’ve had the amazing opportunity to get to know you for the past few years. We’ve created a relationship that went from being...
Guys, Learn To Give “The Girl Next Door” A Chance
“The girl next door.” We've all heard the term. We’ve probably associated the term with movies where the main character falls for the popular...
A Letter To My Students: What I Want You To Know As You Graduate
I’m sitting here at my computer with tears in my eyes. The day that I have been silently dreading for the past couple months...
