The Light of Knowledge
“Class of 2010, may the future bring you happiness and everlasting prosperity.” These were the last words in my brother’s valedictorian...
Troubles Abloom
Growing up, I have had to face challenges that have been thrown at me; some thrown with a resulting pain similar to that of a dagger, and...
The Words That Go Unspoken
Each day that I live with my chronic pain and my mental health issues, many words go unspoken. I know that I am not alone in this. Words...
Yes, I'm Proud to Be a Failure
I am proud to be a failure. Yes, you read that right. I am crazy proud of my failures. I would not be half the person I am today without...
Body
**trigger warning** My body is mine. It is not yours to touch or to look at with lusty, greedy eyes. You cannot tell me to cover up or to...
Misunderstanding
Open the hatch Let me in I have not learned How to swim Don't go any deeper My arms are flailing I can't breathe I'm turning shades of...
True Beauty
I was in class today when I realized something that is ever changing and that has constantly always been on my mind and its true beauty....
A Letter From A Privileged White Girl to Donald Trump
Dear President Trump, To begin, a cursory message of courtesy and kindness. Congratulations on obtaining one of the most powerful...