Dear LFT Family, This is a really difficult decision to make, but it's certainly one that I have been thinking about for a bit. To put it plainly and simply, I'm taking a break from blogging for now. I know, I know -- just hear me out. For those who don't know, I recently started… Continue reading A Letter to My Readers
Author: Jasmine E.
How to do a Mental Health Check-In in 5 Easy Steps
TW: Suicide If you haven't heard, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it's an honor to do my part in continuing to bring awareness about this issue. If you haven't read my previous post about my experience with suicidal thoughts and the public reaction to that post, please do so. Sharing my experience with… Continue reading How to do a Mental Health Check-In in 5 Easy Steps
In Remembrance of Bella, the Family Dog
On August 16th at 12:38 am, my sweet Bella passed away right before my very eyes. At the time that I'm writing this, it's only been two days since she's been gone, and I feel the pain of her absence in everything that I do. Every time I put Sophie in her bed, I remember… Continue reading In Remembrance of Bella, the Family Dog
3 Reasons Why You Should Read Before Bed
I don't know about y'all, but I used to read all the time when I was younger. I might be telling my age a bit here, but I remember in the early 2000s, there was a competition in elementary school where if you read a certain number of books, you'd get a medal and a… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why You Should Read Before Bed
Interview: Stef’s Journey to Self-Love
My friends, I am back with another interview, and if you've been with me in this experimental interview series, THANK YOU! If you're new and would like to get caught up, you can read my previous interviews here. Okay, back to business. This interview is with my good friend, Stef, who I've known since high… Continue reading Interview: Stef’s Journey to Self-Love
12 Motivational Songs That May Help When You Need a Boost
I'm sure every one of us had a moment where we just held our heads in our hands and accepted defeat. I know we all know what it feels like to be beaten and kicked, and we literally have no energy or will to get back up. I've been there more times than I count,… Continue reading 12 Motivational Songs That May Help When You Need a Boost
What Does Your Best Self Look Like? — A Therapy Exercise That Changed My Perspective
Alright, I hope y'all aren't tired of me talking about what I'm learning in therapy because I'm honestly just getting started 😅. Every single session allows me the opportunity to explore my past, present, and future in ways that I've never thought of before, and I love sharing it with you all. I know that… Continue reading What Does Your Best Self Look Like? — A Therapy Exercise That Changed My Perspective
3 Questions to Ask Yourself in the Middle of an Argument
Yep, we've all been there. A small comment your loved one says turns into an escalated debate, which then turns into a full-blown argument. Sometimes, we're so focused on getting our point across or just trying to be heard that we don't stop to evaluate and interrogate the situation. Better yet, we don't stop to… Continue reading 3 Questions to Ask Yourself in the Middle of an Argument
Interview: Embracing Queerness with Mel
June is Pride Month, where we recognize the Stonewall Riot of 1969 and celebrate the LGBTQ community. In honor of this, I have interviewed a good friend of mine, Mel, who identifies as a Black Cisgender Queer Womyn. Mel is an M.A. student in the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland-College Park,… Continue reading Interview: Embracing Queerness with Mel
Anxieties About Pregnancy and Motherhood
No, I'm not pregnant. However, I am about to be 26 in September -- the pressure is on to make sure that I don't wait too late to have a baby, but I want to make sure that I have all my ducks in a row and am in a better position financially. My relationship… Continue reading Anxieties About Pregnancy and Motherhood