Societal Pressures and Expectations

Societal Pressures and Expectations

"We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society." ~ Angela Davis Introspection  I think it is safe to say we all have been doing a lot of introspection on the ideals of society. The stereotypes, the micro-aggressions, the judgements, the expectations, and how harmful it can all be. How it can [...]

“You Are Always Happy” Does Not Mean You Really Are

“You Are Always Happy” Does Not Mean You Really Are

Trigger Warning: This post talks about mental illness, suicide, and eating disorders.  "Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my [...]

Wedded and Bedded

Wedded and Bedded

I was amazed by the incredible feedback I received on my essay "Single in the City."  Strangers and friends alike wrote to me about their opinions on the subject and the common theme was that it needs to be discussed more. I heard varying degrees about the pressures they faced. Well it got me thinking and [...]