Teens
A Love Letter To My Strong-Willed Daughter on her 17th Birthday
Gabs, It’s been a hell of a rough year for you. Life’s thrown you so many curveballs. Things people much older than…
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Throat Punch Thursday
You Mean Well, But Stop Saying These Toxic Things to Cancer Patients
Today’s Throat Punch is a bit of an emotional express train, but it’s an important one. Because while I fancy myself a…
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Disney
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 2024
Y’all Ready for This Splash-tastic New Adventure? Listen up, princesses and Disney adults, alike! The clock is ticking, and we’re just DAYS…
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Tech
Confessions of an Out of Control Online Shopper
You know what really makes me feel out of sorts? Trying to online shop like a normal, functioning human being instead of…
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ADHD
I Thought I Was Bipolar, But Turns Out I’m Just ADHD AF
I just found out that I’m neurodivergent. I’m “ADHD” official, if you will. I knew it! I tested positive for ADHD, combined…
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Pets
Coping with the Deafening Absence After Losing Your Dog
There’s a reason they call dogs “man’s best friend.” They worm their way into the deepest crevices of our hearts and become…
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Miscarriage
I Never Got to Hold You
Cry. It’s the only thing my body could do when I heard that cruel word – miscarriage. I wanted to scream, to…
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Mom Life
The Honest Truth About Mom Burnout
Hey mama, let’s get real for a sec. That exhaustion you’ve been feeling? The short fuse, the cynicism, the desire to abandon…
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Bella
One Girls Honest Battle with Eating Disorders and Body Image in College
Let’s talk about something a lil icky, weight gain. I’m 19-years-old, about to finish my freshman year of university, and medicated. But…
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Lifestyle
Why Your Personality Might Be Sabotaging Your Career
You hear about people matching their clothing, home interior and cars to their personality, but what about your career? It makes sense…
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