Laura Herndon
Laura Herndon is a mother, advocate, and writer. She is the creator of Rants of a Virgo (www.rantsofavirgo.com), an essay site. She writes about love, relationships, social issues, and current events.
Why Shining A Light On Disabilities Is So Important
The year is 2007 and two siblings with disabilities created a company called 3E Love. The innovators were Annie and Stevie Hopkins. Their creed?...
8 Things That Are Draining Your Car’s Battery
In areas without mass transit and with record-setting snow storms dominating a large portion of the US, a vehicle prepared for winter is a...
Hustle Culture: Why You Need To Give Yourself Permission To Rest
From the moment we are born, we have a lot of firsts. We learn to walk and talk (and if you’re like me, never...
988: The New Mental Health Hotline Is A Game Changer
Those struggling with their mental health have a new tool.
9-8-8
You can call or text the number, and you'll be connected with trained counselors that...
Can Narcissists Change? Here’s What You Should Know
Ah, Narcissus, the demigod who would forever change how we look at the self-obsessed. In Greek mythology Narcissus is absolutely distinguished for his beauty,...
Why The Fashion Industry Needs To Stop Ignoring “In-Between” Bodies
When we think of models, we think of the likes of Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, and Gisele. Rarely do we think of mold-breakers, like...
6 Lessons I’ve Learned About Fighting With Family
I’m fairly certain you’ve encountered at least one difficult person in your life. You know, the type of person that simply doesn’t vibe with...
I’m Tired Of Being Strong All The Time
I grew up with role models like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Pink, and Gwen Stefani. Strong, independent women who didn’t need a man but stayed...
Why I Chose Body Neutrality Instead Of Body Positivity
We’ve all heard of the body positivity movement. We see #bodypositivity on Insta. We see belly rolls, stretch marks, and scars.
Celebrities like Lizzo are...
Why We Need To Ditch The 9 To 5 Workday
It’s you, not me. And by you, I mean the infamous 9 am to 5 pm workday. And this relationship just isn’t going to...
