What To Do When Someone You Love Experiences A Major Loss

What To Do When Someone You Love Experiences A Major Loss

When I was 24 my boyfriend’s best friend passed away of a drug overdose. It was sudden and tragic. When we heard the news, my mind went back to the last New Year’s Eve we…

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PSA: Grieving Is Exhausting and NOT Clean-Cut

PSA: Grieving Is Exhausting and NOT Clean-Cut

Last night, I was reminded of what the grief process actually looks like for most young adults. While the predetermined stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance stand true for some, I challenge anyone to…

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Dear Friend, You’ll Find Your New Normal

Dear Friend, You’ll Find Your New Normal

To My Friend, Hi. I know right about now you are just watching life pass by while you sort of sit in pause.  What just happened to you is indescribable, unpredictable, and unimaginable. Some days…

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Rainy Day Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rainy Day Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Over the weekend, I had the laziest Saturday. It was one of those days where I didn’t really feel like doing anything besides wearing sweats, watching Netflix, and baking cookies. We all have those days for various reasons.…

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Binge Watching Kimmy Schmidt Taught Me: You’re Unbreakable

Binge Watching Kimmy Schmidt Taught Me: You’re Unbreakable

Netflix is always there when I need it. I think it might be a strong enough force in my life to be labeled a “constant.” Recently, I watched the entire first season of Unbreakable Kimmy…

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My Grandma’s First Death Anniversary, A Year I’m Still Trying to Figure Out

My Grandma’s First Death Anniversary, A Year I’m Still Trying to Figure Out

Here’s my truth: over the last two weeks I sat down to write this and then rewrote it and then wrote it again. (Sound familiar?) Nothing written here can be found in my initial pieces and…

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