Personal Reflection

On abortion, pregnancy, and plans

Exercising distress tolerance can be good practice.

(And how to make it easier)

In the midst of pain, there was a lot to learn.

Wisdom comes from experiences such as these.

Living life offline

The worst may be behind you.

Because we can't control what happens to us—but we can control our reactions.

It's easy to underestimate

Giving credit where credit is due

Cut yourself yourself some slack, and you might see some changes

A former abortion worker shares her personal experience.

What I learned from the kindness of strangers

A feminist reclaims a seemingly ultra-feminine pastime.

If you need some romantic insight, look no further.

Sometimes your favorite clothes are the random ones.

These are resolutions you won't dread.

Three unconventional ways I found inspiration

Makeup is so much more than superficiality.

You needn’t splurge to get the benefits of a good massage.

I learned that all-natural doesn’t mean ineffective.

Making sense of the surprising return of this quirky print

As I babysat a 5-year-old during the terrorist attack, I didn't know what to say. Turns out, she did.