Unapologetic

I was once the type of girl who apologized for sneezing. I felt as if my existence put a strain … More

Fighting for Peace

I once thought recovery meant always feeling at peace with who I am. I envisioned having a perfect life where … More

With trembling fingers, I delete an unsent text I spent hours mulling over. I shouldn’t bother them, I thought. I … More

The trailer for the movie “Me Before You” ironically encourages its audience to “live boldly,” while promoting a film that … More

I remember feeling my future slip between my fingers. I remember begging for my phone; if I could just call … More

I stared into the eyes that stared back at me. I saw more than the eyeliner that was habitually asymmetrical … More

Dear body, I am sorry for not appreciating you and all of the places you allow me to go. Instead … More

My name is Erica, and I am a college student who loves to run. Because I was born with spastic … More