I was in for an unforgettable hair appointment, and a lesson only time can teach I was not a popular kid. It wasn’t common for me to have a following, a group, a clique. I ate lunch with my U.S History teacher, Mrs. Lutz. Sad, but very true. She was the ‘It Girl’

No, I’m NOT fat shaming the plus-sized population The plus-sized movement is on a roll to promote body positivity, self-love, highly inclusive sizing, and a rage against the slim community. Inadvertently, they’re also promoting self-destruction and praising the act of slowly killing yourself. In general, inclusivity is a good thing…

Overcoming a Toxic Relationship With Yourself If you’re like me, you can list 100 things you don’t like about yourself without hesitation. You see your flaws, and maybe you’re hung up on some of them. …

The seasons have so much to teach us It’s the first day of March. Where I live, the weather is back and forth, but there is a definite increase in temperature. As winter slowly but surely turns into spring, I‘ve begun thinking about life, love, and the past. I sometimes…

Because sometimes our heart is in the right place, but our actions aren’t In high school, I had a best friend. Let’s call her Lily. She was a year younger than me, and one of the prettiest people I’d ever seen. She came from a wealthy family but was humble…

Even though being married is awesome Although being in a relationship has its benefits, and I love my wife, there are definitely some things that I miss about being single. Let me be clear, not having my wife is not something I miss. There’s something about the freedom, openness, and…

What the church got wrong I grew up in a tiny Assemblies of God church. 100–200 people filled the pews throughout two services each Sunday, and to me that was normal. When I was 19, I moved out of state to go to Bible college, and I joined a mega-church…

Why You Shouldn’t Believe These Myths About Sex I stumble upon a lot of weird shit on the internet, but some of my favorite articles to dissect are in regard to sex and advice that should be followed to ‘get the gold’, or become a bedsheet champion. These strong-willed, well-meaning…

Exploring the reasons behind divorce becoming the default solution If you’re a Reddit browser like me, you’ve read some crazy stories covering a wide range of topics, and for me, the comment section is where it’s at. That is the action hot zone. On my Reddit explorations, the overarching theme…