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“If you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best”
Mistakes… we all make them. We make the wrong judgment call when it comes to an argument with a friend, we make a choice that isn’t the best for our wellbeing, or even worse–we do something that is harmful to ourselves and maybe even potentially life-altering. I’ve done all of the above, as have I’m…
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6 Months In A New City: The Good, The Bad, The Isolating, & How I’m Working To Love Myself More
It’s insane to think I’ve now been living in New York for 6 months. Absolutely insane. In 6 months, I have seen both the greatest, and most difficult days to date. I’ve had days where I feel like I completely belong here and I’m on top of the world. I’ve had days where I didn’t…
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Keeping My Mind Right Through Weight Loss/Gain, Dating, And Everything In Between
It’s always driven me nuts that the first thing most people judge you on in this world is your looks and appearance. “You look like you’ve lost weight!” Or rather, *stark silence after an up down full body stare is done on your body by a relative and you’re already feeling a little bloated.* It’s…
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Nike’s Plus Size Mannequin Makes a Bold Statement, But Why Is It Bold?
If you haven’t seen it flooded in your social media feeds, this week news broke of Nike adding “plus size” mannequins to its flagship London store display. Mostly, I’ve seen positive reactions on social media, with people commending them for putting these (very common) body types on display. I’m happy about it too. But I’m also…
