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.
To The Guy Who Helped Me Feel Confident In Myself
Thank you. This letter will never be addressed, but it’s definitely long overdue. Without touching me or ever feeling the curves of my body,...
How Getting An STI Gave Me The Wake Up Call I Needed
When I was in eighth grade, my gym teacher separated all the boys from the girls and ushered the two groups into separate rooms...
Next Time You Think About Skipping Your Period, Don’t
Ladies, you know the struggle. I got my period right before heading to the cottage for the long weekend and was like f*ck this,...
The Aftermath Of Growing Up With An Emotionally Abusive Mother
As a child, I was afraid of my mother. I would watch how other mothers treated their children and wondered what was wrong with...
Blurred Lines: How The Thing I Once Loved Almost Killed Me
I’m not sure when it all started; I don’t remember my first time doing it. This period of my life has been like a...
Why ‘Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater’ Is Complete Bullsh*t
I’m a cheater.
That’s the only thing I could think about as I climbed out of the white Yukon parked in obscurity away from the...
What I Wish I Could Say To The Child That I Lost
The loss of a child is a pain all bereaved parents share, and it is a degree of suffering that is impossible to understand without experiencing...
I Might Have Wanted You, But I Never Wanted To Be Raped
Trigger warning: This piece contains descriptions of rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, and abuse.
It was early May and I had thought about going on...
What Google Doesn’t Tell You About Recovering From Heartbreak
When you fall ill, you have the ability to go to the hospital, receive treatment, and recovery. While recovery varies between patients, you typically...
Shut Up Brain: 4 Ways Being A Writer Gets In The Way Of Your Life
Writers have what I like to think of as two little brains living separately within the confines of their skull: Writer Brain and Normal...
