Skylar Jones
Skylar Jones writes the stories for girls who can't publish them publicly. She provides them with a voice when it might not be safe for their relationships or career to share them themselves.
What I’ve Learned From Being In Therapy For 10 Years
I’m a firm advocate for seeking professional help, and that friend who genuinely lights up whenever someone tells me they’ve started seeing a therapist....
What Religion Taught Me About Owning My Mistakes
I am not very good at self-love; my brain is preoccupied with past mistakes. No matter how low my self-esteem gets, I know that,...
I’m Done Making Excuses For You
I'm done making excuses for you.
I don’t care that you’re my parent anymore, or raised me, or claim to be accepting of me. Your...
The Aftermath Of Ending A Toxic Friendship
Never in my life have I felt as manipulated as I currently do. Surely, there were times when I realized that some toxic people...
Are People These Days Genuinely Miserable?
Sometimes, I cannot help but look around and ask myself if the people around me genuinely want the best for me. Regardless of my choice,...
A Daughter’s Perspective: The Moment I Realized I Have A Narcissistic Parent
I can't pinpoint the exact moment it hit me, but once I realized my parent was narcissistic, everything started to make sense. The pieces...
Please Don’t Tell Me To Just “Write It Out”
Seven years ago, I was talking with my classmate. It started as a casual conversation, and then it somehow escalated. I decided to talk...
Why You Should Never Misrepresent Your Pet As A Service Dog
I had a working service dog for all 12 years of his life — until last June. I adopted him from a Lab rescue...
From Coworkers To Strangers: Navigating Workplace Betrayal
Here I am, on a cold Monday afternoon, clocking into work and signing into my computer. I noticed a task wasn’t completed before I...
Embracing Diversity: Celebrating International Fetish Day
January 19 marks a unique and inclusive celebration encouraging open conversations about sexual diversity and personal preferences. International Fetish Day is a day that...
