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.
I Love My Cellulite: How I Rebelled Against The Beauty Industry
I love my cellulite. That’s right… I love my cellulite! With summer in full swing, I find myself in bathing suits and shorts quite...
8 Red Flags To Watch Out For When Looking For A Roommate
Looking for a roomie? Because of the high living costs these days, more and more millennials are choosing to live with roommates, often friends....
We Need To Stop Treating Our Bodies Like A Trend
It’s inching closer to Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer! With that in mind, you may have begun to work on or have...
How You Can Start Removing Toxic Positivity From Your Life
Optimism is a wonderful tool to have in your repertoire. Sometimes we need to see the silver lining during a bad day, bad month,...
‘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 work, getting an extra charge on a bill, or simply disliking something, I’ve...
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 new house. And your significant other is climbing the corporate ladder. But here...
Why My Tattoos And Piercings Shouldn’t Matter In My Job Hunt
The silence in my house is deafening to behold. Silence is necessary for everyone to work from home or complete schoolwork. Most moms pray...
What It Feels Like To Be In The Throes Of Body Dysmorphia
I feel like there are spiders under my skin.
Every piece of fabric that clings to my body somehow feels wrong.
A glance at the mirror...
What Every New Mom Needs To Know About Self-Care
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone joked that there would be a COVID baby boom, but we ended up having a baby bust instead....
What’s The Real Reason You Are Keeping Secrets From Your Partner?
Since this is an article about secrets, we’re going to start with honesty. Are there secrets you’re keeping from your partner? They may be...
