How to Help a Friend Through a Health Crisis
I have epilepsy. My doctors diagnosed it when I was 8 years old; I have the full-body, fall-on-the-ground kind. It freaked out my parents. My…
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Finding Community on Instagram After Having a Double Mastectomy
Everything in my life changed when, at the age of 25, I had a prophylactic double mastectomy on July 6, 2018. I had tested positive…
Prioritize You: 4 Easy Ways to Practice Self-Love
I was raised to believe that you had to work hard to have the life of your dreams. For me, that used to mean 15-hour…
Why I’m Making New Year’s Resolutions in Fall
Nothing speaks of endless possibility quite like the crisp first page of a new notebook. At least, that’s how I’ve always justified my burgeoning stationery…
Discerning FOMO: Why You’re Freaking out About Missing Out
Ever since I joined the 21st Century and got a smartphone, I’ve noticed an increase in my anxiety. Why? Because with every event notification, ding,…
How to Care for a Friend Struggling With Depression
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…
The Power of Positive Self-Talk: Why I Stopped Using Self-Deprecating Humor
Self-deprecating comments. Most of us have probably made them. “I’m such a klutz,” or “I’m pretty much a loser.” Words are really important. The words…
What I Learned From Going Vegan
“Why did you decide to go vegan?” I’ve been answering this question for about a year, ever since I made this huge lifestyle change. People…
Why Boredom Is Exactly What You Need
This year during Lent, I made a bold choice for my annual pre-Easter sacrifice. I didn’t give up chocolate or alcohol, and I didn’t stop…
5 Things to Do When You’re Feeling Lonely
When my wife and I moved to St. Louis, 700 miles away from our friends and family, we were pretty lonely. I was going to…
