What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Been Through a Trauma
One bright October morning I went out for a bike ride and found myself right next to an 18-wheel truck. I was turning right, and…
One bright October morning I went out for a bike ride and found myself right next to an 18-wheel truck. I was turning right, and…
If you’re not dealing with depression, there’s a pretty good chance that you know someone who is. With 6.7% of all adults in America (some…
A few weeks ago, I found myself searching for the best way to back out of plans I honestly didn’t have time for. It was…
One of my favorite aspects of airports, parks, and shopping malls is the opportunity that these venues offer for people-watching, and similarly, one of my…
The text from a good friend pops up on my phone late on Thursday, asking if I want to hang out this weekend. It’s on…
Kalina and I met our first year of middle school, when I may have well as been Regina George. Not just because I was blonde,…
We’ve all been there: You emerge from class or a meeting at work to find that your “Squad” group text has somehow multiplied by 271…
My brother Brett died at the age of 36, two weeks before my final exams for my master’s degree. It was a Saturday night, and…
The love in your life doesn’t have to be defined by a romantic partner. The ancient Greeks had four, six, seven, or even eight different…
I originally chose to live alone after some bad luck with roommates in college. Being a journalist, I knew I’d have an odd schedule and…