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I am here because I met you
In 70 days, I will be walking down the Schrott Center for the Arts stage to receive my bachelor's degree. I have noticed that as the date gets closer, the frequency of people asking me what is next for me exponentially increases. While the possibilities of the future have been dancing around my mind, I find myself thinking a lot more about how I got here. How did I end up in the Midwest when my home is 4,150 miles away? How did I end up in the art department when I was confid
Apr 115 min read
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It Takes a Village
Community is created by individuals who seek connection, support, and common intentions in the world. Finding your communities in life is an ongoing, ever-changing part of who we are.
When I was a younger woman, I found my communities naturally, by pursuing the activities and the subjects I enjoyed, and my identity formed alongside these experiences.
As a mom, finding and maintaining a community takes on a whole new meaning.
Apr 114 min read
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Navigating Anxiety and Identity: A Gen Z Perspective on Fashion and Community
Based in Philadelphia, Authenticity Projects is a model and media startup committed to empowering individuals of all genders and culturals.
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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The Tao of Sobriety
Sometimes going sober means that “one day at a time” is even too big to manage. Breaking it down to a few breaths, a few hours.
Oct 18, 20244 min read
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“The Untold Stories of People Like Me"
I have a Spanish last name, brown skin, curly hair, and thick eyebrows. I was a kid when I started having to explain my entire background.
Oct 18, 20246 min read
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Outrunning Darkness
Content Warning: This article will discuss a specific person’s experiences with domestic violence. Please read with care. She was 15. He...
Oct 13, 20235 min read
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Embracing Independence and Self-Discovery
While growing up, I envisioned love by finding that significant other who felt like the other half of you was finally found and...
Oct 13, 20234 min read
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A Constant Buzz
I recently had a bad day of writing. Rather than dedicating the day to writing, I spent hours finding innovative new ways to procrastinate.
Apr 14, 20236 min read
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The Flame Within
Content Warning: This article will discuss a specific person’s experiences with sexual assault and PTSD as a result. Please read with...
Apr 14, 20234 min read
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The Influence - Identity, Vulnerability, and Expression
FarmTok, Pregnancy Posts, Cat Videos, Breakup Announcements, and the ‘Day-in-the-Life’ trend that doesn’t seem to go out of trend anytime...
Apr 14, 20237 min read
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Working Overtime
Throughout the course of a typical day, I feel like I’ve worked 3 full-time jobs. All require constant attention, leadership, and planning.
Apr 14, 20233 min read
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How Did I Get Here?
Nobody tells you how to reroute your life. How do you start over when the forever you planned
is flipped upside down?
Apr 14, 20235 min read
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Body Image + the Language Around It
Growing up, we all visualized our bodies in a certain way, which was largely influenced by society, media, social media, and pop culture.
Oct 8, 20218 min read
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Mental Health in Culture
There were so many things they told me that (at the time) they thought were right because their parents taught it to them.
Oct 8, 202110 min read
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Flourish From Within
Mental health pairs beautifully with tending to creation. In the beginning stages, it’s important to have the basic tools.
Apr 30, 20214 min read
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Advocacy Through Education
Women’s health has commonly been discussed in private sectors, whispered about behind
closed doors.
Apr 30, 20216 min read
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It Starts At Home: Self-Care with Mothers in Mind
It Starts At Home: Self-Care with Mothers in Mind. Read 5 Great Tips for taking care of you while taking care of everyone else.
Oct 9, 20206 min read
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