Personal Essay

I Got a Celebrity-Beloved "Endo" Brow Lift, and It's Worth the Hype

Sep 6, 2024

I Got a Celebrity-Beloved "Endo" Brow Lift, and It's Worth the Hype

The thought of a brow lift casually entered my mind one day while applying eyeliner.

Chappell Roan Allowed Me to Embrace My Inner Stan

Sep 6, 2024

Chappell Roan Allowed Me to Embrace My Inner Stan

My partner and I once played a game where we tried to pinpoint the exact lyric from "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" that cemented our Chappell Roan obsessions.

Why I Planned a "Solorette" Before My Wedding

Sep 4, 2024

Why I Planned a "Solorette" Before My Wedding

Planning a wedding feels a lot like taking a trip to a faraway destination.

Kristin Cavallari's Age-Gap Romance Sparks Debate, and Really, This Again?

Sep 3, 2024

Kristin Cavallari's Age-Gap Romance Sparks Debate, and Really, This Again?

Chatter around a celebrity age-gap relationship is making headlines again, but it's not because Leonardo DiCaprio finally decided to date a woman older than 25.

What I Wish I’d Known About Post-Show Blues Before I Started Bodybuilding

Sep 3, 2024

What I Wish I’d Known About Post-Show Blues Before I Started Bodybuilding

When people ask me what made me decide to compete in bodybuilding, I always say that I found peace in the gym and weightlifting.

What It's Like in Salem, MA, During Halloween

Aug 30, 2024

What It's Like in Salem, MA, During Halloween

As a former resident of the historic town (who still has the license to prove it), I can tell you with confidence that a Salem, Massachusetts Halloween is unreal.

I Travel Full-Time, and I Fear I'll Never Find a Long-Term Relationship

Aug 29, 2024

I Travel Full-Time, and I Fear I'll Never Find a Long-Term Relationship

"I have to go," I said to Diego* as he caressed my face.

Are We All Just Pretending to Like Honeydew Now?

Aug 28, 2024

Are We All Just Pretending to Like Honeydew Now?

It happens every summer like clockwork.

First, Powerlifting Taught Me Unhealthy Habits. Then, It Brought Me Balance.

Aug 26, 2024

First, Powerlifting Taught Me Unhealthy Habits. Then, It Brought Me Balance.

In the early hours of a scorching August day, I started my Saturday routine.

I Thought I Had ADHD For Years, Until an Autism Diagnosis Changed My Life

Aug 26, 2024

I Thought I Had ADHD For Years, Until an Autism Diagnosis Changed My Life

If you've stumbled onto mental health TikTok, you've probably come across videos listing out traits and tendencies that could mean you have ADHD.

A Case For Blended Families

Aug 21, 2024

A Case For Blended Families

I found many reasons to love second gentleman's Doug Emhoff's speech at Tuesday night's Democratic National Convention, but the tribute to his "big, beautiful blended family" resonated deeply.

What No One Tells You About Matrescence

Aug 20, 2024

What No One Tells You About Matrescence

Before I had my daughter, I knew that motherhood would change things.