Even in the best situations, dealing with family can be difficult; if you’ve grown up in a toxic household, maintaining ties to your family can feel almost impossible. The worst situation frequently involves living in a toxic household from which you can’t escape. If you live in a toxic household, your life can feel … Read more
Be completely honest with yourself for a minute. If you’re reading this article, you likely already know what I’m going to say: when it comes to “turning off your emotions,” unfortunately, you can’t. What’s more, you shouldn’t even try. Negative emotions are an inevitable part of life. As much as you can attempt to … Read more
Makeup is a fantastic tool for creativity and expression, but it does come with some downsides. In particular, heavy cream foundations can often prove terrible for skin, clogging pores to create heavier wrinkles and a more exhausted, oily appearance. Whether you’re trying to give your skin a well-deserved break or just shortening your daily … Read more
Let me get this out of the way: I LOVE a pixie cut. The shape, the bold look, the ease! Depending on how it’s cut, it can be anything from simply adorable to totally badass. Like all brave aesthetics, though, it comes with a handful of pros and cons. Read on to see … Read more
Astrology is having a cultural moment. It’s really not all that surprising. In times of chaos and turmoil, it is natural to turn to any organized system for comfort.As the world seems to catch a brand new kind of fire every day, more and more people find themselves checking the stars for their fates. … Read more
It bothers me to no end that so many people will look at this headline with pity. Or worse, laugh at it the way one might at a joke. Too often, I’ve heard people talk about how they hate being alone, but the truth is, being alone does not and should not equal loneliness. … Read more
Being a sibling isn’t always easy. In many ways, it can mirror the relationship between a parent and child. If you’re close to your siblings, you feel that same insane, protective instinct to guard them against chaos at all costs. And unfortunately, chaos comes, often in the form of something tall, dark, and handsome. … Read more
You know that feeling when you remember something embarrassing you did? That awful, full-body shudder when you recall that dumb comment or hopeless social interaction? I get a fun little taste of that feeling whenever I look back on myself between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. To be fair, I still feel like … Read more
Loving someone with mental health issues can be a challenge, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t rewarding. One of the most difficult challenges to face in a loved one, specifically from a brother, is anger issues. When your brother struggles with anger issues, the most extraordinary way you can show your love is to … Read more
Having a sister is fabulous. Regardless of your relationship, a sister has the potential to be someone who fully understands how you tick, a built-in best friend. However, there’s one unfortunate bug in that system: jealousy. Jealousy of your sister can be vicious enough to tear apart your relationship if you let it. Fortunately, … Read more