“Why’d you shave your head?” “Do you know Sinéad O’Connor?” “I could never!” I don’t remember exactly when, but a few years back I read an article on how our hair grows with us — & in turn holds onto memories, including trauma. In the beginning of 2022 I was still living in the Grand … More Tomorrow is the One Year Anniversary of Meeting Myself ʚїɞ

Solar Eclipse & New Moon in Libra Very potent energy in the sky right now and I know it can feel overwhelming, so I put together a ritual you can do to harness the magic in the sky! Start by getting comfortable, I believe the key to feeling beautiful is being comfortable in your skin. … More La Luna // El Sol

Research Topic: The link between trauma and substance abuse. 1) How can we make resources for mental health more accessible and affordable? 2) Can we teach parents how to minimize trauma (intentional or unintentional) in their children’s lives?  3) Are we able to stop the course of addiction by promoting healthy coping mechanisms in teen … More The link between Trauma and Substance Abuse

It’s been a rough patch lately and with starting school and work. I have no days off between classes and my job and it’s taking a toll. BUT I wrote this essay for class on how to tune in and felt the need to share, even though I’m sleep deprived and it’s 11p.m. — here … More I am running off of the adrenaline from my birthday vacation

Informative Speech Preparation Outline Jacquelyn Thompson General purpose: To inform Specific purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will understand how spending time in nature helps us better connect to ourselves.  Organization pattern: Topical (because I have subtopics) Transition: There is no right way to spend time outdoors as long as you’re respectful … More Nurtured by Nature

There is always intense emotions with a Full Moon, especially in a fire sign. Aries brings high energy and invites us to choose ourselves. From day to day there is so much to be worried about or caught up in. We rarely dedicate time to ourselves. When was the last time you sat down with … More Full Moon in Aries

No matter how old we are, it seems that we are collectively disconnected from ourselves. Society tells us we need to fit in and although that standard is being dismantled, a lot of us were never taught how to love ourselves for who we are. I want to remind you that no matter how you’re … More Omne Trium Perfectum

I wasn’t your typical teenager, or maybe I was. I started drinking at the ripe age of thirteen years old. Honestly, a lot of teens start drinking around then, but my drinking was never normal. The first time I drank my stomach was pumped for alcohol poisoning and it only went downhill from there. As … More The best and worst thing that’s ever happened to me

What is confidence? Honestly, I’m the last person to be giving advice on this subject— I’m constantly in my head questioning myself. But that’s what I’ve learned, finding confidence within means not giving a fuck what ANYONE thinks of me. Usually when we question ourselves it’s because of outside influences. When we second guess our … More Embodying our own Personal Preferences

4 years ago my mom and sister took me to my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. I was 18 and definitely in denial about having a problem with alcohol. Over on instagram (@jakiwiii) I’ve been very open about my sobriety journey, and although it took me 4 years to realize it— I am finally free from … More Road to Recovery