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hayley
Beauty

How Hayley Williams of Paramore gave me the courage to dye my hair and be myself

I grew up in a family where bold self-expression was frowned upon. As someone who’s…

Portrait of teenage girls
Portrait of teenage girls
Friends

What happened when I told my friend about my self-harm

I used to think of mental illness as a curse; I thought that being mentally…

friends
friends
Friends

I’ve never had a lot of friends, and I’m finally realizing that it’s totally okay

Tattooed Self-Confidence Woman
Tattooed Self-Confidence Woman
Friends

I told my parents about my tattoos — here’s what happened

I began my ink journey at 19, without the consent of my parents. You might…

Woman relaxing reading newspaper at table with english breakfast and cat
Woman relaxing reading newspaper at table with english breakfast and cat
Friends

Why I wish people would stop calling me a “crazy cat lady”

I’m often referred to as the “crazy cat lady.” I talk about my cats in…