The Power of Hope
As a child, I used to wear my rose-colored glasses and see life as a very simple task. According to six-year-old me, life is beautiful! I...
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Aug 6, 20204 min read
Helpless But Hopeful
I had a plan for the summer of 2020. To prepare for my future, I was going to work at my job, have an internship at a lab, and volunteer...
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Jul 9, 20203 min read
"I Love Myself So Much That I Hate Myself"
“I just cannot love parts of myself.” A friend and I were talking about her struggles with depression. She openly spoke of the parts of...
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Mar 26, 20204 min read
When I Mess Up...
I messed up. Big time. Immense consequences. I felt ashamed. I didn’t know what would happen. Would this ruin my future? Would this make...
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Mar 5, 20202 min read
Love You Back
“I love you.” Three simple words. Words that are supposed to change the course of your life. Unless, of course, the words aren’t said...
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Feb 27, 20205 min read
The Joy-Inducing Gift
I have often sat by the window of life and just simply wondered. What is life all about? How can I have a good life? What even is a good...
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Dec 7, 20193 min read
Grades, Grace, and Other Great Words...
Grades! They are so scary. One number has a huge impact on how others view us and how we view ourselves. And there are always the horror...
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Dec 1, 20192 min read
"I'm not strong...and that's the point"
A strong woman. That is what every girl wants to grow up to be. Whether that looks like a powerful princess or a successful CEO, the fact...
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Nov 16, 20193 min read
The Young Adult on Adulting
I remember my moment of realization. When I finally realized that I was actually an adult! It was the strangest feeling. After...
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Nov 10, 20195 min read
The Psychologist's Guide to Fear
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Always do what you are afraid to do.” This quote seems very bold and inspirational. However, there is one...
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Nov 2, 20195 min read
The New Approach to Worry: Redeeming Failures
When was the last time you had an anxiety attack? Some of you may have a specific answer to that question. Others may just deny that they...
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Oct 25, 20194 min read
