Madelyn Heslet
Madelyn is a 27 year old single mother learning to thrive instead of just survive. She is a mental health warrior and advocate published on The Mighty, Painted Brain News, and Beautiful Minds Magazine. After a two-year hiatus, Madelyn returns to the writing world, contributing to Unwritten. She is on a journey to discover herself outside of young motherhood, sharing her journey through her writing. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, venturing outside of her hometown in Ohio, and is a cat lady-in-training.
10 Childhood Movies That Sensitive Adults Have A Hard Time Watching
So many moments, scenes, and storylines from a multitude of my favorite nostalgia-inducing childhood movies went way over my head when I watched them...
5 Signs That You’re Drifting From Your Closest Friends
Maintaining friendships in your twenties can be more difficult than keeping strong friendships in high school. Most of us eventually experience distance in our...
10 Unique Etsy Gifts That Your Significant Other Will Absolutely Love
Special occasion shopping for your significant other can become increasingly difficult the longer you’re together. It’s also tricky for new couples who are still...
5 Reasons Being A Cat Lady Is Good For Your Health
There is such a negative connotation with the term “cat lady.” From memes and jokes about cats on dating profiles to the stereotype that...
What These 10 Tattoos Say About The Men Who Have Them
A picture is worth a thousand words, and a tattoo is worth a lifetime of stories. So what do 10 of the most popular...
10 Signs That Your Best Friend Is Actually Your Frenemy
You’re inseparable, and you do everything together. You and your best friend know each other’s darkest secrets and wildest dreams. The time you spend...
Why World Goth Day Is About More Than Chokers & Black Makeup
Gothic culture, celebrated through World Goth Day every May 22, goes much deeper than a certain music genre or fashion style. For World Goth...
The Best Way To Figure Out How He Really Feels About You
Determining a guy's true intentions is a difficult task, especially if he's slow to show his feelings. But how can you determine how a...
What You Should Know If You’re Dating A Mama’s Boy
All of my adult life, people told me, “Get a man who’s good to his mama” because he'd definitely treat me well, too. But...
What It Means To Be Selfish But Not Self-absorbed
Children are often told that if they don’t share their toys, they are selfish. That they must share with their friends, or they will...
