Two weeks ago, I decided to hold off on writing and posting about this topic because there was something much larger going on. Regardless of the color of their skin, financial stability, or occupational field, a majority of our world was coming together and hurting. I’m not going to lie, I was not someone who …
Beta, Be Strong
Take all the time you need.We know this is hard so please tell us what you need. We will give you the space you crave But will always be there with a hug and lots of love. Just remember to be strong beta. Don’t hold back those tears and don’t ever put up a front. …
Tribute to My Baš
Love you forever, Shardaš Losing someone who was more like my 3rd parent than a grandma has by far been the hardest thing I have gone through. My ba is my forever source of love, strength and happiness–and doing the things I love has allowed me to honor her memory in the best way I …
“But Everyone Goes Through That”
For months, you have been bottling things up to yourself. You finally are ready to talk to someone about what you’ve been dealing with. As soon as you release everything, you feel about 10 pounds lighter. And then the person you’re talking to says: “Yeah, but everyone goes through that!” The 10 pounds, joined with …
Youāre Not an Expert: Youāre Learning Everyday
āBut youāre an expert now. You donāt need my help!ā This is part of a conversation that I had about a year ago when I had reached out to someone for some advice on what I was going through at the time. I never really thought about this statement (well relatively, compared to how much …
13 Reasons Why: A Hit or Miss
*Warning: there are 13 Reasons Why spoilers and details that may be triggering. If you are struggling and know the contents of this show (mental health, sexual assault, suicide, etc) will make things worse, I donāt recommend reading ahead. As always, Iām always here to talk, and if you or anyone you know needs help, …
Cham Cham Dance Cover
YAYYYY the day is finally here: We’re kickstarting our dance project!! Choreographing well to a song like this was hard, but the lyrics are what made it meaningful enough to make this our first video!Ā I started Come Dance in the Rain to spread more awareness about mental health, to allow people to know that they’re …
Fight the Fear: Go Talk to Your Parents
Moms. Dads. Grandparents. Siblings. Aunts. Uncles. Anyone who is a Guardian. The family who raised you. The ones who have protected you. The individuals whom you love. These are the people we may be the most terrified of when it comes to speaking about mental health. Yet, they are the ones we need to talk …
Who Are the People Fanning Your Flames?
āSet your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flamesā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ā Jalal ad-Din Rumi Iām not going to lie, …
The Personal Statement that Explains My Passion for Human Rights
Youāre a warriorāyouāll get through this. Just close your eyes. Slowly breathe in. Breathe out.Ā Exactly one week before my LSAT, my Thanksgiving family reunion was coming to an end. Despite the anxious pre-LSAT thoughts lurking around in the back of my mind, I felt like I would finally have a relaxing and carefree Friday …