We all want to be clever hashtags, and instagram influencers, and have people see our photos as perfection, and our words as holy witticism. But maybe the parts of us that feel the least noticed are what ache for true recognition.
Mental Health Permission Slip
Seeking out mental health support has a lot of shame surrounding it. Somehow we’ve built up a culture that says asking for help says you’re weak, or if you do seek help, then you’d better be quiet about it. Make sure it’s a quick fix; get in, get out, and make…
The Salve of Vulnerability
Forget about brown paper packages. That string? Yeah, don’t want it. One of my favorite things right now is Vulnerability. You read that right: Vulnerability. When you’ve had a crap day, and you’re not digging for a mask to cover it. When you were just crying in the grocery…