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The Lies We Tell to Fit In (And Why They Keep Us Lonely)
What do blindness, being transgender, recovering from trauma, and growing up gay have in common? More than you might think. This essay explores the pressure to “pass as normal,” why hiding parts of ourselves can leave us feeling isolated, and how authenticity and compassion can exist side by side. As Disability Pride Month begins, it’s…
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What Real Strength Looks Like (It’s Not What You Think)
What does it really mean to be strong? Social media, self-help gurus, and online courses have plenty of opinions, but real strength is far more complicated than most people realize. It’s not about hiding your feelings, avoiding failure, or pretending you have everything figured out. It’s about getting back up when life knocks you down,…
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Doing the Right Thing When It’s Hard
What do you do when you know someone has been harmed, but speaking up feels complicated? Doing the right thing isn’t always clear. You may feel protective of someone, angry with them, disappointed in them, and afraid of the consequences all at the same time. In this essay, I explore why these decisions are so…
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Announcing Permission to Be You: Essays on Life, the Universe, and Being Human
For years, I’ve been sharing my thoughts about life, the universe, and what it means to be human on Facebook. Along the way, many of you have told me that my writing resonated with you. Some of you found it educational. Some found it entertaining. Others simply appreciated seeing the world through a perspective different…
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