Jodie Vanderslot
York University student in Children's Studies and Psychology. I have an endless supply of sticky notes and pens if you need them.
Why October Will Always Remind Me Of Losing You
October sparks a particular feeling in me; a familiarity that comes with a pile of hesitation and an aftertaste of remorse. I’m uneasy. I...
What It Feels Like When Your Anxiety Takes Over
There are some feelings that we just don't have words for, like an anxiety attack.
I want my emotions to make sense; the kind of...
Why We Need To Learn To Just Breathe
Breathe.
Dark clouds grew ominous as they began to roll out, spreading themselves across the sky, overtaking the last bits of daylight that remained. The...
You Are Allowed To Feel Whatever You Want
I used to make up different scenarios in my head. I spun stories so fast and intricately that they would carry on for weeks;...
Sometimes You Have To Fall Apart To Put Yourself Back Together
One of the hardest things I’ve ever done was allow myself to fall apart. No strings attached, no guarantees.
I’m sitting here and I can...
To A Father Who Deserved More Than A Card On Father’s Day
Dear Dad,
When I was younger, I would make Father’s Day cards. I made you a bookmark once with my picture proudly displayed on the...
