What a loaded question, right? How many times a day do you hear someone else or even yourself asking that question? It's grown to be one of my least favorite questions. In fact, I downright hate it. What's wrong with you? Nothing. Something's wrong with society for making you feel like something is wrong with you for just being different from the status quo. The status quo actually ... Continue Reading
Book Review: The Body Is Not An Apology
I've known about Sonya Renee Taylor and her website The Body Is Not An Apology for a year or so now, so when I was sent The Body Is Not An Apology by her for review, I was psyched. I've been on a self-love and body positivity journey for a few years now, and I'm always looking for new books or resources to further my knowledge and understanding. Basically, it's a book about radical self-love, ... Continue Reading
The Importance of Being Vulnerable
Being vulnerable is one of the most important and also challenging and scary things for us in life. I always knew that I felt more like my true self when I was being open and honest with myself and those around me. But that doesn't make it any easier to show vulnerability. Seriously, I understand this 100%. As I've mentioned before, I was part of a group layoff at my previous job. I never ... Continue Reading
Welcome to the End of My Comfort Zone
Becoming who you were always meant to be is a very long process. Some days are freaking amazing, and other days are tiring and frustrating. I still don't know 100% what my true purpose is or if I'm doing anything right, but each day I make a commitment to keep trying to get out of my comfort zone. I believe we all are just trying to do our best. I need to believe that. If you believe it, too, ... Continue Reading