Author’s note: The names of the others involved with this experience have been changed out of respect.   A random customer stormed up to me while ...

Soft beats, soothing melodies, emotions at their finest.It’s not just an array of sounds; it’s a story being lived, Feelings released, passion shared with the world.It’s the melody your mother sang to lull you to sleep, Passed down for generations ...

Sometimes my confidence in my identity wavers. However, one aspect that I’ve learned to embrace is my sexuality. I’m a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and identify ...

Have you ever been blindsided by a song you’ve heard a thousand times? The familiar words posing a question that you’ve wrestled with constantly? I had this experience while playing music ...

“What do you want for your birthday? Are you going to celebrate with anyone?” Grandma asks me while we sit across from each other ...

Broken, scared, worried, and stubborn. An emotional mess with few surprises to offer.  I’m a woman with anxiety well past my physical height. Living off doubts and fears of the future; terrified of the unknown.  ...

Content Warning: This piece mentions thoughts of suicide. Please read with caution  How do I confess to family and friends that I almost did ...

What comes to mind when you hear “love”? A romantic walk on the beach with someone who  makes your heart race and your dreams take flight?  ...

In 2019, my girlfriend and I scored tickets to see Dear Evan Hansen, my favorite musical. As I walked into the theater, the buzz ...

Content warning: This piece mentions topics of sexual harassment. Please read with discretion I was the eleven-year-old girl who ran to the back of the library, clutching a book, drawn into ...