Keys in life

“Can I Write at that Level?”: Confessions of an Aspiring Writer

For as long as I can remember, my mother has been my biggest cheerleader. She always encourages me to do my best and reminds me that I can do whatever I aspire to do. So when she tells me I write well, I am encouraged to keep at it. But today, I had a “Sidney… Read More “Can I Write at that Level?”: Confessions of an Aspiring Writer

Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness

I Am Beautiful

During a recent scroll through Instagram, I saw a post that read, “I can’t believe I let people convince me my skin isn’t beautiful.” I can relate. One of my high school classmates routinely made negative comments about my skin tone and overall appearance. Did she taunt me with my visible insecurities? Or did she… Read More I Am Beautiful