A while back, I wrote about looking at “snapshots” — those (sometimes seemingly perfect) moments we get from seeing a slice of someone else’s life, reading an article, or, say, watching a video. Ever compare yourself to one of these…
Let’s Talk “Selfish” (Or Self-Care?)
Back in June, I wrote a letter to my oldest following a talk given at her high school graduation baccalaureate service that didn’t sit quite right with me. You can read my letter here: Sacrificing Isn’t Noble. Curious about her…
Teen Speak: On Pain and Funks
Curious about a teen’s perspective on pain, funks, and dealing? Below is a “Teen Speak” version of On Our Pain. ON PAIN AND FUNKS By Lexie We all get into funks sometimes, heck! I’m sitting in the doorway of one right…
College App Advice (It’s Not All Bad) — From A Teen
After a summer hiatus, we’re back! Happy end of August! Going forward, I’ll be sharing more thoughts and perspectives from teens and early twenty-somethings themselves. Besides being in the thick of it and thus having the firsthand experience of what…