Kelly Douglas
Kelly Douglas is a Senior Editor for Unwritten. She is also an aspiring writer and an avid mental health and disability advocate who is passionate about using her experiences to help others. Her work has been featured on POPSUGAR, ScreenRant, Her Campus, HelloGiggles, The Mighty, Project Wednesday, HerStory, Finding Bohemia, Thought Catalog, YourTango, MSN and Yahoo!, as well as in the "Written By" anthology. When she is not writing, Kelly enjoys blasting pop music and petting all the cats.
10 Thoughts Everyone Has While Applying For Jobs
It’s that time of year again! The school year is winding down, graduation is quickly approaching, and students everywhere are frantically trying to land...
This Is The Danger Of Being ‘The Girl Who’s Always Smiling’
It was a clear-skied October afternoon. The sun streamed through the trees. The sounds of laughter and birdsong floated through the air, flawlessly melding...
What It’s Like To Be Terrified Of Your Own Success
The possibility of success drowns you, suffocating you as your heart races at the mere thought that you might be capable. You find yourself...
10 Life Lessons I Learned From Re-Reading My Old Journals
Three years ago, I took a psychology class that required I keep a daily journal. It wasn't long before I became hooked on journaling,...
Unicorn Snot Glitter Sunscreen Is A Real Thing And It’s Magical
Beach babes, throw out your Coppertone! Warmer days are here to stay, but this year, there’s a sparkly, new sunscreen in town that’s fit...
How I Stopped Depression From Stealing My Life Away
I have become intimately acquainted with a thief. A thief that snakes through my mind without a care, kicking me down and vindictively tearing...
Why I Won’t Apologize For Still Loving 2010 Party Music
I have a confession to make: One of my favorite things in the world is jamming out to early-2010’s “party pop” music. You know,...
Why Social Anxiety Is More Than Just Being The ‘Quiet One’
Social anxiety is far more than just being the “quiet one” at the party -- the person who would rather socialize with the host’s...
How #MeToo Is Changing The Way We Talk About Sexual Assault
Last October, the Harvey Weinstein scandal rocked Hollywood, prompting celebrities to candidly share their personal stories of sexual assault and abuse by the producer....
How Being Open About My Disability Helped Me Realize I Am Beautiful
“This is it; there's no going back now,” I thought, as I stared at the two words that typically struck fear into my heart.
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