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The Month of October
I don’t really know the exact words to say that could best explain how I…

A Podcast to Cure Your Seasonal Depression
It’s officially that dreaded time of year when we’re not only drained but potentially also…

The Great Disappearing Act
TW // suicidal ideation, suicide, death, pills What happens when someone disappears without a trace;…

Self-Actualization after Trauma Induced Codependency: Recovering from Mental and Emotional Abuse
The journey to rediscover yourself after a series of abusive and manipulative relationships is a…

An Ode to My A.D.D. Brain
I’ve been meaning to write this article for awhile now…but somehow I kept forgetting. This…

Restless, IRRITABLE and Discontent
Sobriety is a beautiful experience, but it’s also a unique type of challenge. In early…


To get f*cked or to get f*cked over– is that the new question?
We live in a time where you pick your partners by a swipe of the…

The Ramblings of a Madwoman: Panic
Panic. This world isn’t against you, but it sure feels like it sometimes doesn’t it?…

The Universe Screams Perception
Perception. Life is all about perception. You know that weird thing that happens where the…

Facebook Fyre Fests: Potato Head & Seuss
Facebook Fiends have risen with the latest travesty that is responsible for tearing America apart……

Getting the Weight Off My Chest
I have big boobs, but a little over a year ago I had BIG BOOBS.…

The Ramblings of a Madwoman: You Are Not Alone
Living when all I want to do is die. This topic is a little gloomy,…

Weakening the Weakness
I read the articles about FKA twigs’ lawsuit against her former boyfriend, Shia LaBeouf, read…

Ghosting: Cowardice or Commonality?
Ghosting is a term that almost everyone has heard of. If you’re currently in the…

Somewhere in Rainbows
My parents met in Bowling Green at Western Kentucky University in the mid 90’s. My…

Workplace Abuse: Calling Out My First Boss
I’ve always been a hardworking individual. Most of my self-esteem comes from knowing that I’ve…

Addicted to Everything: The Science Behind Addiction
Have you ever heard of an “addictive personality”? I used to think that this phrase…

A Resident of the Island of Misfit Toys
All of my life, I’ve struggled to find my place. I’ve searched for it in…

Literary Wellness To Pass The Time
For those aspiring toward self-betterment, or those simply looking to cope with mental illness: keep…

“Political Camp, Dominated by Drag”: Marsha P. Johnson
Rupaul’s Drag Race came into my life later in high school via a friend and…

Learning to Love Yourself as a Woman
Self-love is a feeling that most, if not all, women struggle to possess. In a…

Ways to Fight Your Anxiety Demon
**DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional, but just someone who’s suffered for years with…

It’s OK To Be SAD
SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as Seasonal Depression, gives the phrase, “Same shit…

What I Learned Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons for 300+ Hours
A true gift from this shithole year was Animal Crossing. Originally released in 2001, AC…

Coming to a Podcast Near You
Alex here with some exciting news about “Whatcha Thinkin’?” Season Two! I’m going in a…

The 5 by 5 Rule & Selective Energy
I tend to live life in the gray. Meaning, I’ve never fully felt like an…

What Biphobia Looks Like
Bisexuality: romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior toward both males and females, or to…

Talkin’ to You, Talkin’ to Me
I’m a sucker for cliches that can blanket statement a situation. I find that cliches…

Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood: ADHD in Women
“Look! A squirrel!” “You’re running on dial-up while everyone else is running on WiFi.” “You’re…

From Lies to Love: International Overdose Awareness Day 2020
My mom died in 2005 from a drug and alcohol overdose. I was in middle…
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