Bridging the Gap: Do Our Social and Racial Terms Create More Division, Hatred, and Racism? Pt. 1
It’s been a while since I got into debate with someone on the internet. I guess you could say it’s long overdue. We’re all passionate about things and one trait…
Why Your Kind Words and Hotline Numbers Don’t Really Help the People Who Are Suffering
I’ll start this post by saying that there are varying degrees of mental illness and that help and treatment are not one size fits all. I’ve spoken about my personal…
Sunday Night Wine Musings: Israel, School Shootings, and the Fucking Royal Wedding…
I’m halfway through a glass of Malbec and munching on some olives and feta cheese. It’s about 9pm on Sunday, May 20th. I’ve been lucky enough to have a pretty…
Conclusion: Juice Cleanses are for People Who Hate Themselves & Like to Suffer for their Food Sins
Trigger Warning — Lots of cursing to follow… I hate to admit it, but I’m super LA. I love soul cycle and going to brunch in trendy neighborhoods, I work…
You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: A Lesson for the Healers of the World
I’ve had a few breakdowns in my life; I’m not ashamed of it. Sometimes we need to be broken down to build ourselves up stronger and smarter for the future….
A Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
Winter in Los Angeles makes no sense. One week, I’m grilling outside in shorts and the next it’s 37 degrees and I have 3 blankets on my bed. During cold…
Plant-Based Cuban Food? Try this Vegan Ropa Vieja with Baked Plantains and Black Beans
For those of you that don’t know, I’m half Cuban and half Spanish. I love my culture, especially the food. Lately, I’ve been thinking about ways I can still have…
Will Some Men Always be Cavemen? Why is the Unsolicited D–k Pic Still a Thing?
In the current climate of exposing rapists and no longer staying silent about sexual harassment, I couldn’t believe that I woke up to a private message containing an explicit video….
Cooking with Jackfruit | A Flavorful Vegan Chick’n Tortilla Soup Recipe
I’m going to blow your mind with this recipe. Tortilla soup was one of my favorite things to order in Mexican restaurants. Suffice to say, I miss it. I don’t…
As F’d Up As We Are, I’m Beginning to Think that We’re the Normal Ones
I’m not shy when it comes to talking about my struggles with depression and anxiety. But, something that I’ve wondered lately is… what if I’m actually more normal than the…
Things I Can’t Live Without…
Good Food
Pretty Face
Boho Dresses
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