Hello friends! A month or so ago, I started a series, if you will, called “A Teen’s Take [on…]!” It’s relatively simple. In these posts, myself, or another teen blogger, will share their feelings and experiences with/on basically anything. The goal/mission of these posts is to relate with fellow teens and to give adults an… Continue reading A Teen’s Take on Body Positivity
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How to Phase Out Your Toxic Friendship
Hello friends! As teenagers we often find ourselves in new situations. It’s hard to know how to deal, so I’m here to help you. Today I’m going to help you with an unfortunately common situation among teens: toxic friendships. A toxic friendships occurs when there is repeated negative or unhealthy behaviors from one or both… Continue reading How to Phase Out Your Toxic Friendship
Reminder: Check In On Your Friends
Hey friends! Something I’ve been thinking a lot lately is my friends and their mental health. The people I surround myself with are amazing, but albeit, closed off. I’m definitely included in this; we just aren’t really people that feel comfortable sharing our feeling. That is why I’ve been checking up on them. I’ve been… Continue reading Reminder: Check In On Your Friends
Small Productive Things to Do While Quarantined
I know you have probably seen at least 10 posts about what to do when you’re bored whilst at home, but this isn’t one of them. I mean, in some respects, yes. You can do these thing while you are bored, but they aren’t busy work, they are productive. These activities will add to your… Continue reading Small Productive Things to Do While Quarantined
Coconut Oil Hair Mask
I’m really excited to start this process because my hair is the absolute worst. It gets so knotty, dandruff is a problem throughout the entirety of my hair, and it’s insanely frizzy. From what I’ve researched, many people have said that applying raw coconut oil to your hair will fix all of my problems. Additionally,… Continue reading Coconut Oil Hair Mask
Missing School
Today, for the first time this school year, I am taking a sick day. Now, I’ve come to school every day this year, through sickness and injury. Looking back, it’s ridiculous that I put myself through that. For perspective’s sake, I injured my hip during cross country season and couldn’t walk. Instead of just missing… Continue reading Missing School
February Favorites
So far, February has been insane. The weather where I am cannot make up its mind. One day it’s 50 degrees and sunny, the next is raining, and then we’ll have 15 degrees and snow. To say the least, my skin has been suffering. Consequently, most of the items on list are skin care, but… Continue reading February Favorites
Opening Up: Sterotyping
I always feel safe, like I can be myself, when someone else opens up. Meaning, I feel like if I share something personal it will help us both be more comfortable. So here it is, one of my biggest regrets, something I openly weep at whenever I think about. Are you ready? Okay, so in… Continue reading Opening Up: Sterotyping
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Your feelings are valid
When someone is seeking comfort and advice, they are often told, “others have it worse” or “that’s not that bad, last year I…” These types of replies teach us to repress our feelings, because someone else is worse off. When I would cry over a scratch after falling, my grandmother would shoot back, “There are… Continue reading Your feelings are valid
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