Author: Heather Lauren
Careful Companionships
2020’s personal development on friendships lost and the discovery of self. It’s a sad truth that those we start a race with don’t always ...Am I A Selfish Mom? Career vs. Family
Does working full-time equate to me being a bad parent? This question has eaten at me for months. As a mother of three, there ...Am I Pretty Enough Yet?
Am I pretty enough yet? To make you love me, To crave me, To want me as badly as I wanted you. I fixed ...The Hardest Humble
Kendrick Lamar said it best in his song Humble, “be humble, sit down,” but being humble is easier said than done. To be “humble,” ...New Job Jitters (The Art of Transition)
Obtaining a new job is no easy fleet. Especially if it’s a position that’s out of your normal realm of expertise. It’s hard work. ...Leslie Silko “Tony’s Story” Review and Analysis
There aren’t many stories that take me by surprise in regard to how racial injustice is portrayed but “Tony’s Story” does just that. “Tony’s ...Reflecting On Loss Of Innocence
Recently I was asked to give an example of a loss of innocence in my personal life. As I reflected on what to share, ...The Subtle And Mysterious Art Of Shutting Up
The subtle and mysterious art of shutting up is often overlooked. People have a tendency to share, myself included. We like to share in ...Toxic People And How To Handle Them
Warning: The contagious agent of toxicity is spreading. Avoid this agent at all cost. It’s sneaky, manipulative and if you allow it, it has ...Life After Bariatric Surgery: Decision Part I
The Decision: One month before my 30th birthday I decided to have weight loss surgery. The decision was not an easy one. I researched ...