Personal Life
For Me
It was 2 am when I found myself in a full-face of makeup, a golden bodycon dress, and Adidas I had slipped on to...
Erin McCahan: On Thinking There’s Time
Tall. Elegant. Southern. Gentlemanly. Kind. Principled. These are the words that come to mind when I think of my stepdad. Late. The man was...
Giving In to Moods
I'll preface this by saying that I am a generally moody person -- with quick and unpredictable shifts that catch me by surprise and...
Jealousy Is a Disease: Get Well Soon
Scene 1: Lights, Camera, Action
You are the center of attention, and everyone is partying along with you; that is how it has always been....
You Are Not Your Mental Illness
Disclaimer: This article does not intend to invalidate any type of mental illness; the point is to bring more light and awareness toward the...
You Are Powerful
We, as humans, are powerful. We are so, so powerful. I mean, with all the resources we have, we potentially have the ability to...
Seven Spices of Teenage Life
Our teenage life kicks in when we realize how important we are to ourselves. It’s when every little aspect matters: from little details in...
Pushovers
For most of my life, I've struggled with being what people call a "pushover": someone who gives in easily, who agrees even if they...
Happy Anniversary, Depression
It has been one year since I was diagnosed -- although I’ve unknowingly experienced you for much longer than just these past twelve months....
Dear Family Member
"Our job as nurses is to cushion the sorrow and celebrate the job everyday, while we are 'just doing our jobs'" – Christine Belle
Dear family...
