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Allison Holker’s Memoir, This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, And Embracing The Light
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741, or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources. Grief is not linear. In fact, the…
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Breaking Down Barriers: Advocating for Autism Acceptance
Autism is a complex neurological condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2020 in the United States, approximately 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet it remains shrouded in misunderstanding and stigma. This article aims to shed light…
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I See My Reflection
A very moment when I felt like an echo in an empty room, my voice bouncing back at me, but never truly heard. I wandered through the days feeling like I was too much and not enough all at once; too deep, too emotional, and too caught up in my thoughts. I felt like drowning…
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Sleep Deep
Sleep deep, my darling, sleep, Till silence is the only word you hear. Sleep deep, beloved sleep. Don’t awake till you reach over there. Sleep deep, my darling, sleep, Till your eyes no longer witness, This pitiless earth, And all its vileness. Sleep deep, my child, sleep; Marvel not at the flowers over your grave,…
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Be Still My Heart By Emily McIntire & Sav R Miller
WOW. I went into this book completely blind, and I could not be happier. One day, while walking the aisles of Barnes & Noble, I saw this book on a table and couldn’t resist picking it up. From the cover alone, it had me intrigued. Sav R. Miller and Emily McIntire are authors I have…
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Aging Is Inevitable, Might As Well Have Some Fun
For better or worse, my mom let me watch a lot of (edited!) Sex and the City when I was a teenager. Of course, it was the safe-for-network television version on E!, so I never saw anything spicy until I rewatched it in my 20s, but that’s not what has stuck with me throughout my…
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The Longest Night
The moon stretched out before Ellie, a desolate expanse of grey dust and jagged craters, lit by the faint, ghoulish glow of Earth in the sky. She sat in the cockpit of the Lunar Dawn rover, her breath fogging the inside of her helmet. It was heavy, just like her shoulders. The comms were silent,…
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Reach For Peace
Wait for it, one day it may come to you, Change can come in ways that seem so sudden, It was never a thing I considered before, Until the door opened a little more. Rolling Riverstone rollies in the garden, Feeling the universe calling me back, The energy flowing through all and me, Making this…
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The Accidental Heartthrob Part 1
I wasn’t sure why I kept doing this to myself. Every year I swear I’m a glutton for punishment, and every year I tell myself I’m not going, yet I find myself packing an overnight bag for a weekend getaway with the girls, all because of the guilt Amy makes me feel when she calls…
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Why Does It Hurt?
Why does it hurt so bad, Whenever a loved one dies? Is it because of the memories, Forged in those untold stories? Memories of the good bygone days, Visiting beaches and sharing kisses? Or times at the dining table, Munching food with smiles on faces? Why does it hurt so bad, When a loved one…
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Chic In Retro: The Enduring Fashion Of ‘Easter Parade’ That Continues To Inspire Today
Pinterest A few years ago, I stumbled upon the classic film “Easter Parade.” What began as a curious exploration into Hollywood’s past quickly blossomed into an annual springtime tradition for me. With its vibrant depictions of Easter celebrations, charming performances from Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, and, most importantly, its stunning fashion, the film ignited…
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Unexpected Chapters
A boy sat alone in the library a few tables away from me. He was reading a Harry Potter book, and I couldn’t help but think he was the cutest guy I had ever seen. He had green eyes and brown hair and wore dark black glasses that made him look similar to Clark Kent…
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