Subterms
The alarm would go off at 5am. I’d hit snooze for just five more minutes, which turned into 10, then 20 — then suddenly I’d worked myself out of time to go to the gym rather than actually worked out. A few years ago, this was my daily struggle. I found myself in a slump […] More
There are certain things in life we don’t prepare for, even though we know they’re inevitable. Losing a parent is one of them. Our parents are meant to leave us. They bring us into the world, they love us, they teach us, they deal with our struggles, and they celebrate our successes. And if we’re […] More
If you’ve ever witnessed anyone having an epileptic seizure, then you know that it can be quite a scary sight. But in most cases, a seizure is not an emergency and will usually stop on its own. To you, it might feel like you have to do something drastic or the person will die, but […] More
Having body image issues almost feels like a rite of passage as a teenager. And while it is a good way to realize even the women you look up to the most have their days, it’s also not a necessity. Why do we have to feel like sh*t for a few years before we can […] More
You know you love your significant other, and you know that they love you. You also know the right way to argue (or at least practice the right way!) and how to exactly get the relationship you want. So why is that same argument still rearing its ugly head time and time again? You know the argument […] More
Ever get a random email or two-second phone call saying your blood test results were normal? How about a huge stack of papers you have no idea how to decode? Understanding blood test results can be one of the most confusing parts of going to the doctor. It can be tempting to stay quiet, but knowing how […] More
When it comes to fitness, I’m hardly a sofa sloth. As a reformed gym-phobe, I’ve found that keeping active has become an important part of my routine, helping me find structure, feel good about myself, and take care of my mental health. Although everyone’s exercise needs are different, I find that squeezing in three to […] More
Being a parent is a daily exercise in trying to figure things out symptoms on the fly without admitting to your child that you don’t have all the answers. You’re expected to know how to fix bumps, pains and boo-boos with no hesitation, even though (last time you checked) you didn’t go to med school. […] More
