I always will remember that day. It is still imprinted in my mind. I was six years old at the time and it was Thanksgiving. I am lucky to say that after a point, my memory goes blank, all I can see is darkness. But the parts that I can remember, I wish would go … Read more
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when I was 15, in May of 2008. It’s now three years later and I’ve had one relapse in January of 2009 and am finally recovering from both of my experiences with cancer. Even though it’s been almost a whole year since I’ve been cancer free, cancer somehow still … Read more
When I look in the mirror I see a young woman- long brown hair, blue eyes, red lips, straight teeth, and yet, I also see my imperfection. My imperfection takes many forms. Some mornings it is my skin, sometimes my hair, but the worst is when I wake up and see my imperfection in my … Read more
Some insecurities are easy to hide, but it’s difficult to hide my long arms and legs, my big feet, and the fact that I am more than six inches taller than a lot of my friends. I’ve always been tall for my age, but I’ve never felt out of place in my family because my … Read more
My image is pretty simple. I’m a cautious person. I often have to consciously PREVENT myself from thinking about the consequences, because I don’t want to live my life afraid. Sometimes, this makes me feel a little isolated. As a teenager, I should be irresponsible, right? If now is not the time to be reckless, … Read more