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National Adoption Month has always been close to my heart. It’s a time to celebrate families built by love, faith, and choice, and for me, it’s a reminder of how adoption shaped my life in the most beautiful way. I was adopted at birth, and while my story may look a little different from others, it’s the foundation of who I am. My parents chose me from the very beginning, and that kind of love runs deep. It’s the kind of love that shows you family isn’t just about where you c

Where It Started My depression started quietly in November of my junior year of college. It didn’t come crashing in all at once; it crept...

Sammy and I at State Meet A few weeks ago, I was driving home from watching the sunset at the refuge—just me and Miss Winnie, my little...

There are parts of my story that still feel too heavy to hold, even after all these years. Losing people you love never gets easier—it...

Hey sweet girl, You've had so many dreams throughout your life. You thought by now you’d have it all figured out—maybe even be planning a...

The Spring Break Crew Spring break in college hits differently every year, but when you’re a 5th-year veteran , it comes with a special...

Molly and I she is my ride or die If you’ve ever dealt with mean girls  in middle school or high school , you know exactly what I’m...

There’s this unspoken expectation  in college that you have to do it all. You’re supposed to keep up with classes, maintain a social...

Freshman year is a rollercoaster.  One minute you’re having the time of your life , the next you’re crying in the dorm bathroom because...

Left to Right: Mark, David, John, Daniel, Matthew, Me, Emma, Allie Growing up in a big family is chaotic, loud, and absolutely the best...

Losing a pet is heartbreaking, but losing a pet who has been by your side for 15 years is a different kind of pain.  Gia wasn’t just my...

Life has a way of flipping everything upside down when you least expect it. One minute, you’re living life the way you always have, and...

A Friend Group I'll Always Be Grateful For Losing a friend can feel like losing a piece of yourself, especially when you're already...

Navigating the Rollercoaster of Your Early 20s Your early 20s are a whirlwind, a time when life seems to change at lightning speed, often...