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Monkey On My Back

I am not sure when, why or how But it all feels real now This girl is so indescribably mysterious … Read More “Monkey On My Back”

I used to write about October, about watching the leaves change colours and falling in love with the way the world … Read More “Seasons Change”

1) The notion that “White Privilege” is offensive and racist towards White People. Racism, cultural appropriation, and discrimination have … Read More “Things That Should Have Been Curbed in 2016”

Some of us grew up in semi-liberal or liberal households. Some of us grew up in conservative households. At one … Read More “Girls and Sex: An Overview of how Peggy Orenstein Navigates a Complicated Landscape”

There once was a boy who was told that everyone that should be nice to everyone and that if they … Read More “Are Millennials Too Sensitive?”

When asked about my interest in writing this opinion, the first thing I thought was “I am walking into a … Read More “Girl Trouble”

Here is an awkward social situation that I’ve personally encountered multiple times in the course of my adult dating … Read More “Social Etiquette and the “Dating Dilemma””

Sitting down at the dinner table with my family I faced an awkward conversation. It started with griping about the … Read More “Have Hope for 2017”

My journey with feminism has been long and complicated and has most definitely evolved over the years. Looking back, it … Read More “The Feminist Killjoy: Misconceptions”

Give to me the softsharp press the moons of your nails at the dip of my spine, please give me … Read More “I Thought We Were Exes”