Mind on Public

What I’ve learned in my 20s…

  • A list of 5 people to surround yourself with
    Meeting new people as an adult is confusing. It’s not like it was when you were ten. There’s no luxury of easy introduction for friendship like there was back in grade school. You’re now on your own. Whether you’re making new friends, ending childhood ones or even dating for potential love– this is my opinionated… Read more: A list of 5 people to surround yourself with
  • Healing as an Adult
    Healing is a never-ending process and there’s no way to turn back once you start. So I get why people are scared to start. It’s intentional self-work, knowing you’re about to emotionally and mentally hurt yourself over and over again until all the pieces start coming together and making sense. Processing one issue unravels another,… Read more: Healing as an Adult
  • The thing with grief
    I lost my dog this weekend. Fifteen years with the kid who changed my life. I got him when I was ten years old and it’s an odd feeling because you just think they’ll live forever. His passing happened suddenly, which is why I think this hurts more. The only sign was that he walked… Read more: The thing with grief
  • Being present in your own life
    We spend so much time idly scrolling social media, auto-playing the next video and subconsciously digesting so much unnecessary commentary that it’s easy to forget what making a conscious life decision feels like. How being responsible and accountable for your actions is a waterfall effect to the rest of your life. It seems like life… Read more: Being present in your own life
  • Goodbye 2016
    As I grow older, passing years become less of a bittersweet memory and more so of a new chance at trying [anything really] again. Personally, 2016 was a year of growth. I finished up my last year of high school, said goodbye to friends who I know I’ll only only keep up-to-date with because of… Read more: Goodbye 2016