As A Queer Woman, I Didn’t Think I Could Be A Girl’s Girl — But Here’s How I Became OneIn the lottery of life, I’ve been fortunate to live under a roof with some of the most supportive and well-rounded women I’ve ever encountered. I grew up under a matriarch, with my mother being our family’s sole provider. There was never a moment… Mar 19 24March 19, 2024Article at hercampus.com
How Viewing Taylor Swift’s Music Under A Queer Lens Has Helped Me Embrace My Own QueernessMy queer journey was a long arduous process that, upon reflection, I would never want to impose on anyone. Growing up queer in a conservative environment was an incredibly isolating experience. I had an odd relationship with my parents. They liked… Oct 20 23October 20, 2023Article at hercampus.com
The Existential Dread Graduating Brings MeIf there’s one thing people should know about me is that I’m a deeply sentimental woman wrapped up in deluded casualness. For a while, I’ve talked about heading into my final year of university with a sense of aloofness and sarcasm. A couple of jokes… Sep 28 23September 28, 2023Article at hercampus.com
Going Home for the Holidays: The Bittersweet Reality of GrowthI realized a few weeks ago that I’ve been an unfortunate victim of nostalgia. It lingers in every new friend I make, every good moment that passes, and every achievement I’ve accomplished. Every time I experience life’s highs, I’m automatically left… Dec 13 22December 13, 2022Article at hercampus.com
The 2014 Tumblr Revival: What This Means for Gen Z and Pop CultureTrigger Warning: Mentions of mental illness, eating disorders, self-harm, and drug addiction. Let me paint you a picture. You’re in an empty parking lot way past your intended curfew. Parts of your fishnet tights rip as you squat down and exhale… Nov 17 22November 17, 2022Article at hercampus.com