I used to write about mental health all of the time. While covering different takes on anxiety, bullying, depression, suicide prevention, and hope for the broken I got my start as a writer. I was approached by one of the editors of The Hopeline after they read a blog post that I wrote, and Lama-Leah… Continue reading Three Changes That Have Improved My Mental Health

2012-2013 were the worst years of my life so far. I was a freshman in high school. Two of my best friends turned there back on me out of the blue and tormented me. A few of my other peers hated me for reasons I will never know. The school didn't take my complaints about… Continue reading Not Being “Pure” Triggered My Mental Health To Spiral

Dear dog, Thank you for teaching me how to be loyal. I remember the exact day that I got you, February 24, 2008 on a cold and rainy day you became a part of the family. I looked at dozens of dogs that day and you stuck out to me the most. I was barely… Continue reading Dear Dog, You Taught Me How To Be Loyal

Shana Tova! It's been awhile since I've written a JewISH themed post. Rosh Hashanah is one of my favorite holidays. Although I didn't make it to the temple, I made sure to celebrate it. To ring in the year party with loved ones, vegan Kugel (my boyfriend cant remember what it's called refers to it… Continue reading JewISH New Year Thoughts

Those who are firm believers in purity (culture) you are probably shaking your head, just by the title. To be honest, by the time you finish reading this you might be praying for me (if you aren't already). As I frequently say, please hear my out before writing a not so nice email. Father daughter… Continue reading My Value Has Nothing To Do With My Virginity

I started Lama-Leah when I was in high school, but I didn't truly invest in it until the fall after I graduated. I was very lost in that season. My post-graduation plans fell through, and I didn't know where I belonged, and to be honest I still don't. Within that time period, I was casually… Continue reading Thank Goodness I Didn’t Get Married

Catching title right? I can already imagine the back lash that I am going to receive for writing this. Before composing a nasty message to me, please try to hear me out. Today I'm going to focus on the Evangelical side of my upbringing. I have never had a serious conversation about sex within the… Continue reading Why Are Evangelicals Obsessed With Doing It?