The Confidant
400 posts
Anything relational, about friendship, dating, sex, conflict, and marriage.
For Better or Worse: Exchanging Vows Amidst COVID-19
I’d say to anyone thinking of postponing, get married now. Life is short, and marriage is a beautiful journey.
Letters to My Younger Self: The 18-Year-Old Who Thinks She Doesn’t Measure Up
You are not perfect, and though this is a fact you wrestle with to this day, you are fiercely loved anyway.
Pregnancy Taught Me to Prioritize Self-Care
I’m grateful to my daughter for many things but especially for showing me how to take care of myself.
Letters to My Younger Self: The 16-Year-Old Who Is Still in Process
There will be pain, but there will be beauty. There will be missing pieces along the way but also a journey to wholeness
Why Self-Awareness Is the Key to True Relationship
Although we cannot always see how our actions affect others, they still do.
A Parent’s Perspective on the New School Year Amidst COVID-19
I am wondering if the gold in the dirt is not a chintzy silver-lining but the capacity to stay open-hearted and still.
Why Unspoken Expectations Lead to Disappointment
We need to learn how to manage expectations not get rid of them.
Thoughts From a Former Sorority Girl
I discovered there was more beneath the pink, sparkle-covered surface.
Letters to My Younger Self: The 13-Year-Old Anxious About the Future
Your strength and courage will take you higher than any pair of heels.
How to Master the Fear of Conflict
Nothing of importance and value was ever created by running away when things get hard.
I Am the Daughter of Immigrants and Here’s What I Want You to Know
Every immigrant story is unique and special, worthy of gathering to listen.