Laura Herndon
Anna Laura Herndon is an mother, advocate, and writer, and creator of Rants of a Virgo (www.wordpress.rantsofavirgo.com), an essay site. She writes about love, relationships, LGBTQ+ issues, and current events.
How You Can Start Removing Toxic Positivity From Your Life
Optimism is a wonderful tool to have in your repertoire. Sometimes...
‘That’s Gay’ Needs To Be Permanently Retired From Everyone’s Vocabulary
“That’s so gay!”
Whether it’s having to burn the midnight oil at...
It’s Okay To Feel That You’re Behind In Life Compared To Everyone Else
Your best friend just got married. Your sister just bought a...
Why My Tattoos And Piercings Shouldn’t Matter In My Job Hunt
The silence in my house is deafening to behold. Silence is...
What It Feels Like To Be In The Throes Of Body Dysmorphia
I feel like there are spiders under my skin.
Every piece of...
What Every New Mom Needs To Know About Self-Care
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone joked that there would be...
What’s The Real Reason You Are Keeping Secrets From Your Partner?
Since this is an article about secrets, we’re going to start...
How Your Favorite ‘Sex and the City’ Character Would Handle Quarantine
When the new chapter of Sex and the City, entitled “And...
Why Supporting Someone With Toxic Positivity Is Actually Dangerous
“Look on the bright side!” “Stay positive!” “Chin up!” People share...
I Interviewed A Mental Health Influencer On What It Takes To Build A Social Media Following
I recently picked up some adorable fall dresses at Torrid and...
