If you have been following my story, you know that two and a half years ago I was hospitalized for psychosis and severe insomnia. I told the story about my breakdown and experience of insanity in this blog post. Since then, I’ve been on a …
Note: I am not an expert on fasting. If you decide to undertake this process, proceed with caution and listen to your body. Especially if you take medications or have health conditions, you may want to consult with your doctor before doing this. So, …
We live in the era of “you go girl!” and body positivity, but how many of us truly have confidence in who we are? Judging by the number of young women obsessively uploading photos of themselves to Instagram with the aim of getting likes, …
This article is a collaboration between myself and Vera Mistral. Most of these words are hers. Vera is a lovely young woman I follow on Twitter (@VeraMistral) and who writes her own blog. She writes from the perspective of a young woman who is …
I’m certainly not the first one to say that we need pain in order to grow. But I have been thinking about this concept for a while now, and think there is a fine balance to be struck. I recently mentioned on Twitter how too many of us …
Trigger warning: this article does contain a little bit of poop talk. If you want to continue to see me as a demure lady, you may want to read something else. However, if you want to experience radical self healing, read on. Note: This is not medical …
Being emotionally connected is a key aspect of femininity. It’s a key aspect of being a healthy adult, really, but I think it is especially important for women. It is our job to be emotional leaders in our relationships and our families, but in …
It scares me to write this even still, but I need to do it. Almost two years later and I’m thriving, but the thought that this could happen again terrifies me. In August of 2015 I was hospitalized for a psychotic break. I was “in” for two weeks. In …
I used to argue and protest whenever I was given a compliment. I’m not saying it would turn into an all-out brawl, but it would inevitably turn out something like this: “Oh you’re so pretty!” “I guess. I don’t …
We have lost sight in this day and age of the characteristics of a good woman. We hear every day about strong, empowered women, but how often do we hear about virtuous women? I myself will often criticize the behavior of women, but we need to focus …
Let’s talk about self-esteem. Low self-esteem is a common problem these days. It’s mostly discussed as an issue among young girls, but I think it affects young men equally, if not more so. People blame this crisis on the media, saying it …
For those of you who know me personally or have read my book, you know that I used to be a rainbow-haired radical. It’s been a long process of recovery, but I have made it to the other side a conservative. For those of you thinking of evolving …
Dear Girl, You are at a very tender age in life. I don’t need to tell you this. You know that you are changing, and with you, so changes the world you inhabit. Deciding what is best for you and who to follow can be maddeningly complex. Maybe …
Attractiveness is more than just appearance, and it goes beyond romantic applications. Attraction can be used not only to draw in a romantic partner, but also to enchant people in your daily life. When people are attracted to you, they want to spend …
Modern women have been sold a lie: a fulfilling career is the ultimate achievement and should be a primary goal. One reason this is a lie is that most people have jobs, not “careers.” The primary reason? In the workplace, no matter how …
November 22, 2017
Beauty is a divine gift. Whether it is a beautiful woman, a breathtaking landscape, a song that gives you chills, or something unexpected like a rainbow in an oil slick, beauty is one of life’s pleasures. There is never enough beauty in the …
Here’s a thought. Women dressing modestly has less to do with protecting us from the “male gaze” and way more to do with keeping us from hating each other and ourselves. I’ve heard about every thesis on the negative impact of …
This article is entitled “Giving up alcohol opened my eyes to the infuriating truth about why women drink.” It is more or less an overly long rant about the excessive drinking culture (*cough* thinly veiled alcoholism) of millennial …
I’ll let you in on a secret. Up until a couple of years ago, I have felt like a slacker. And I still often do. For those of you who don’t know me well, I was an A-student in high school (I did get Bs in math…I just couldn’t …
September 10, 2016
Welcome to my blog! Here I’ll be giving advice and telling stories about growing up, finding yourself, and the awkward pain of being human. First off, I’m going to tackle the issue of talking to people at parties. Just do it. It’s as simple as …
