Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Mari MooreA Little Glimpse Into My World — Hello! My name is Mari Moore. I am a Highly Sensitive Person, which means I feel a lot of emotions constantly; this is my greatest strength and can also be my biggest detriment. If you are interested in what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person, check this out: An Ode to Those Who are “Too Much” Highly Emotional People, This One is for Youmedium.com …About Me3 min read
Published in Dreams and Stories·PinnedMember-onlyThe Struggle with BoundariesHow a Recovering Codependent Got Better at Boundaries and You Can Too — I burst into tears the last time my partner left my apartment. It was one of those breakdowns where I knew how ridiculous I was, but I couldn’t stop being ridiculous. I pulled away from them, trying not to let my partner know I was crying, but tears were infinitely…Mental Health6 min read
Published in Write To Inspire·Sep 14, 2021Member-only5 LGBTQIA+ Publications Accepting SubmissionsWant to write for an LGBTQIA+ publication? Here’s your chance — Have you ever wanted to write for an LGBTQIA+ publication? If you are like me and want to have a voice for an underrepresented community, here’s your chance to submit. LGBTQIA+ writers and allies look no further than these great publications that you can submit to. Autostraddle Autostraddle was formed as…Money3 min read
Published in Gentleness Ambassadors·Sep 10, 2021Member-onlyThe Trap of Perfectionism and My Healing JourneyA 4.0 life — “This wasn’t your best work, and honestly, I’m surprised by that.” My professor calmly told me. “You don’t understand, I’m about to graduate, and I’ve had a 4.0 this whole time!” The tears were streaming down my face as I lost all composure and professionalism. It was my last class…Prompt3 min read
Published in Dreams and Stories·Sep 6, 2021Member-onlyRenewing my Passion and Reinventing the Role of Work in My LifeHow I discovered my true passion and stopped defining my whole life by my career — I was a sophomore in a rural Midwest high school when I knew I wanted to work in mental health. So I found my career path much earlier than some of my peers. My high school psychology class was fascinating. I loved learning about the brain and how people behave. …Work5 min read
Aug 28, 2021Member-onlyThe Benefits of Progressive Muscle RelaxationA tool to help with anxiety and tension — Anxiety affects millions of people every year; anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in the United States. Often anxiety disorders are persistent throughout the lifespan. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as: “ an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs…Anxiety3 min read
Jun 28, 2021Member-only3 Side Hustles to Make Extra MoneyA Look at Ways I’ve Made Extra Income in the Past Few Months — I’m not a financial guru, nor am I rich. I’ve made some slight improvements to my credit in the past few years. I’ve made about every financial mistake out there, destroyed my credit, and accumulated a lot of debt. I am still recovering from those mistakes, but I have found…Finance3 min read
Published in Open Letters To·Jun 27, 2021Member-onlyAn Open Letter to HomophobesWe’re sick of your shit! — Dear Homophobes, I saw a ridiculous thing today; It’s gays vs. you, fighting over the rainbow. God had the rainbow first, then the gays took it from God, and now God wants it back. …Open Letter3 min read
Published in Invisible Illness·Jun 27, 2021Member-onlyPride Month: Five Mental Health Resources for the LGBTQIA+ CommunityThere are many resources out there; here’s a look — Pride Month brings all kinds of emotions for the LGBTQIA+ Community. For some, it’s a month of celebration, where safe spaces emerge and authenticity is celebrated. Pride parades and festivals are everywhere in June! Unfortunately, some individuals haven’t found a safe space. …Lgbtqia4 min read
Published in Invisible Illness·Jun 21, 2021Member-onlyTraits that make up Sensory Processing Sensitivity and How to CopeSensory Processing Sensitivity — Highly Sensitive People or HSP’s make up 15–20% of the population, but not many people recognize that they are one. This term was first coined by the psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron in 1991, and she continues her research on this very topic today. Dr. …Highly Sensitive People4 min read
