I Hit Rock Bottom After Graduation. Here’s How I Made It Through
As my college graduation date neared, I dreamed of the glamorous life I was going to lead. I planned on moving to New York City…
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The elevator doors opened, and my boyfriend, Adam, and I were greeted by fireworks and a team of Japanese men waving enthusiastically. One of the…
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Each time I grab my reusable bags or open my web browser to go shopping, it’s like I’m prepping for battle. The average supermarket now…
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Walking across the graduation stage, I had a simple mantra: Don’t trip. I shook hands with University of South Florida’s president, and, blinded by stage…
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Switching gears from college life – full of late nights, questionable eating habits, and procrastination – to the “real world” of postgrad life isn’t a…
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I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for years. The most concise and honest thing I can say about my own struggle is that there are…
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Recently, I attended the kick-off meeting for a new Catholic young adult social group in my county. It’s the type of event that I often…
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Anxiety has been an obstacle in my life since I was 16, but it wasn’t until I was 24 and had moved out and gotten…
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After trying on my cap and gown, practicing my best fake smile, and mentally preparing myself for the long ceremony ahead, the only thing standing…
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while you may be tempted to go into panic mode (like I was!) hold the brakes and…
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