…and it’s probably one of the worst things I’ve ever gone through. I’ve been around thousands of dogs in my life. I’ve seen them die from ailments like unmanageable arthritis, inability or desire to eat or drink, loss of senses, and organ failure. Of course, when these signs became obvious…

…it’s a rollercoaster. — If you’ve successfully removed yourself from a toxic dynamic, congratulations. It’s a challenge and a difficult choice. We know that by doing so, we improve our mental health and our lives as a whole. …

She forced them to do blackface. — America’s Next Top Model was one of the most popular television series in the early 2000’s. Hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks, the show auditioned aspiring models all over the country to participate. …

…the proof is in the stats. — Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but no one wants to read anything positive. They don’t want to hire life coaches, or sign up for writing workshops. They don’t care about your 12 steps to financial freedom or how they can mimic your success. For whatever reason, people…

“You’re doing amazing, sweetie!” — Stepping into the light as a new writer is both scary and exhilarating. I’m sure you can remember the first time you decided to hit publish, and it probably wasn’t even on this platform! If you’re a millennial, your passion may have started on one of the older, well-forgotten sites…

Sharing the stories I enjoyed the most this month. The Lonely Cry | by Emily Faith Lewis Emily shares her struggles with aggressive ovarian and breast cancer. She has had to endure biopsies, multiple surgeries, and the ever-present fear and loneliness that accompanies a cancer diagnosis. Her story is informative and opens up the dialogue in regard to…

…it almost never shows the topics I’m actually interested in. — For the past couple of years, it seems as if most writers and readers have been frustrated with the algorithm. The partner program isn’t what it used to be, and the content seems to be heading in that direction as well. As a regular subscriber to the platform, I follow…

Monday Motivation Issue #9 — Regardless of our backgrounds, most of humanity lives by a certain code of conduct: If you do X, you will get Y results. If you work hard, you’ll succeed. If you study, you’ll pass. If you show up early, you’ll be prepared. As we get older though, we start to…

…you’ll have to accept them if you want to succeed. — It’s not as simple as it used to be. You’ve always had to work hard and earn your way on this platform just as you would with any other “job.” However, writers used to be able to sign up right away. There wasn’t any type of criteria to meet; you just made an account and wrote. It’s going to…