If you want to take a real deep dive into my writing, here are some other pieces I’ve written on a wide range of topics—from the more serious (i.e. blended families, loss, mental health), to ones that are a little lighter (i.e. being a child of the 90s, embracing your inner bad cook). 💙💊💃🌯📝

HelloGiggles

What losing my boyfriend when I was only 30 taught me about grief
How the loss of my mother prepared me to grieve for my partner
Flamenco dancing to find myself and my family
Talking to my boyfriend about my antidepressants isn’t always easy, but it’s important
After being prescribed medication and friendship, I began recovering from my depression
How I overcame the stigma attached to antidepressants
The moment I learned that I didn't want to compete with other girls—despite what my friends expected
How my dad helped me grow into myself after my mother passed away
Acupuncture helps me cope with anxiety, so I asked an acupuncturist to explain why
How I coped with the common post-grad cycle of moving back home, working unpaid internships, and feeling lonely
I've learned that it's okay to celebrate both my stepmom and my late mom on Mother's Day
My childhood friend became my stepsister, and I can't imagine life without her
On friendship and ghosting: Why are we so bad at hanging out IRL?
Here are the holiday gifts you got as a '90s kid vs. the gifts kids get today
How my blended family created new holiday traditions
How I learned to manage my anxiety online and IRL
9 easy but tasty dishes to bring to a Thanksgiving dinner when you're a bad cook
What it's like to move back into your old college house as a post-grad
What you realize when you clean out your teenage bedroom
What it's like to make new friends after college graduation

The University of California

Ralph Bunche: The peacemaker
Campus-crossed valentines
Grimm Days
House of Cards