Most teenagers upon entering their first year of college will experiment with alcohol and random hookups and make lasting friendships...

I considered asking someone who was a member of the LGBTQ+ community to write this post because they have first hand experiences that I...

There are so many things about myself that I feel like I can't own. I can't own the fact that I'm aware that I'm smart, pretty, and funny...

If you had asked me in my late 20s if I had ever had my heartbroken, I would have said yes. By that age, I thought I had learned loss. ...

Breaking Through Imposter Syndrome I recognize that what I’m about to say will sound illogical, but it’s true nonetheless. For a very...

In future history textbooks, COVID-19 will certainly be covered. While I doubt I could ever forget the pandemic if I tried, 2020-2021...

Survivor’s guilt. I never question God, but I often wonder why I have been spared the last 35 years after I lost my father and brother...

From my experiences, three things in life are guaranteed: taxes, death, and people telling you what you are or aren’t capable of doing. I...

When I was 21, I started my July 4th like I stared most other days. I went to a friend’s house to play badminton in the pool. Until my...

Note: I have successfully driven golf balls wearing everything from sandals to stilettos. To quote a Bob Thaves comic, "Sure he [Fred...

When I saw people arguing over which generation was the weakest on Twitter, I actually laughed because I thought it was a joke. It was...

"If you expect to be disappointed you’ll never be disappointed.” Alex "'All we are saying is give peace a chance.' John Lennon" David...

"Strongly resist the urge to compare your life to others. We're all running our own unique race and facing different obstacles along the...

"Look at everything that happens in your life as the best possible thing to happen to you; everything is aligned and happening for a...

"Keep fishing - eventually one will bite." Aidan "Don't take everything so seriously." Anna "Always try your best and don't give up." ...

Since there are eleven year olds and three year olds in the mix here, the advice certainly has some range to it. I asked their parents...

This essay may be the first time I've written something non-technical and non-legal since I finished my master’s degree in 2014. I've...

The sound of heartbreak is the pain screaming in my chest emptiness and fear swirling from my stomach to my head The sounds of heartbreak...

If you search the internet for quotes about finding happiness and joy in the present, you will find pages upon pages of content. Whether...

Dear Joss Whedon, I want to be clear on one thing. I stand with every victim you harassed, made to feel less than, or cut down for your...