mental-health
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A Letter To Noah Kahan
For those reading, this is a theoretical letter to Noah Kahan. I was fortunate enough to experience his Denver Night 1 show last night, and there is a deep connection I have to his music that I know I will hold close to my heart for a long time to come. So, if you want…
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Slow Down, Breathe…
As far as I can remember (which honestly isn’t very far because some days I swear I have the memory of Dory), I’ve always had some level of anxiety present in my life. Whether it’s anxiety about being on time, worrying how people perceive me, feeling pressure to perform, or something entirely different, it’s always…
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Grief is My New Neighbor
Grief has a funny way of finding people. For me, it found me this past weekend with my friend Taylor’s 1 year anniversary of his passing. For lack of a better term, Grief moved in and became my neighbor. It’s not leaving anytime soon either. I never really understood grief until recently. Sometimes it’s weird,…
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A Rebellious Hope
Back a few years ago, there was a contestant who stepped onto the America’s Got Talent stage named Nightbirde. Ever since that audition, Nightbirde (Jane) has stayed on my mind. Her perspective on how to live despite overwhelming odds was deeply inspiring to me, and it’s something I’ve tried to apply to my own life.…
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Do It Alone
The concept of doing things alone feels strange to many people. It feels strange because you’re experiencing something you can’t physically share in the moment — and for some, that’s the turnoff. They either want someone to share it with, or they worry about being looked at differently for choosing to do something alone. I…
Thoughts by Ryan 