My Depression Makes Me Feel Like A Stranger To My Own Needs
In the back of my mind, my depression is bigger than me.
The Reality Of Navigating Modern Dating As A Sexual Trauma Survivor
Many men have the mentality of “I Fuck Her Until I Am Motivated To Commit To Her.”
Why I Really Don’t Care to Date At The Moment
I’m over all of those situationships and almost relationships…
What I Wish I Had Known Before Getting Pregnant
No one told me that morning sickness doesn’t go away after the first trimester.
How I Triumphed Over The Grief Of Losing My Mother
These are the moments when strength reveals itself.
Why My Eating Disorder Was Never About Control
My eating disorder was about safety.
I’m In My 20s And I Live With A Feeding Tube
I haven’t eaten food in three years.
This Near-Death Experience Started My Strange Phobia
I am terrified of doing something millions of people do every day.
What It’s Like To Date A Middle Eastern Guy In Today’s Political Climate
It is a privilege to be with him and to have him in my life.
Why I’m Not Ashamed To Be The ‘Needy’ Girlfriend
I’m the type of girl who needs to feel affection at all times.
My Boyfriend Isn’t On Social Media. And Our Relationship’s Better For It.
Today, our relationships are defined as legitimate when we become “Facebook official.”
Being Raped Forced Me To Lose More Than Just My Virginity
I lost my virginity to rape, at 13 years old.
Why I Finally Decided To Stop Taking Birth Control
When my doctor wanted put me on the pill, I agreed. But that was the wrong move.
How Do We Become Survivors When We Still Feel Like Victims?
I was on a date. It was December and warm in Southern California.
This is The Kind Of Woman I Know I Want To Be
Who is the woman I want to become?
It Would Have Been Better If You’d Actually Cheated On Me
To the boy who never did anything wrong, but also never did anything right:
This Is The Side Of Emotional Abuse You Don’t See
To everyone who has been through a loved one’s emotional abuse: It’s hard.
Sexual Anxiety Is A Real Thing, And This Is What It Feels Like
Sex is supposed to be this wonderful and magical thing, but in my experience, it can also be really traumatizing.
The Honest Aftermath Of Being Raped By Someone You Loved
Trigger Warning: Discussion of rape, sexual violence, and sexual abuse.
What It’s Really Like Being A Virgin In Your 20s
I don’t know any of you readers out there or what your story may be, but here’s a glimpse into mine.
