Her Campus at Ashoka
Sweet Oblivion
There are moments when even pain feels too loud. In those moments, we crave silence—not peace, but oblivion. This piece explores the allure of emotional numbness, the seduction of...
Her Campus at Ashoka
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You call me hell, I call you home— a cruel symmetry I’ve learned to live with. Love should never be begged or borrowed, yet here I am, offering pieces...
Her Campus at UVA
Inheritance Of Pain: Black Women’s Fate in HealthcareÂ
While there are already skyrocketing disparities in women's healthcare, Black women experience these effects at heightened rates due to their race and preconceived stereotypes that continue to affect their...
Her Campus at UFL
Periods Don’t Have to Ruin Your Life
Your time of the month shouldn’t be the worst time of the month.
Her Campus at Ashoka
The Unread Message Of Pain
We’re told discomfort leads to growth, but healing often starts with comfort. A spa day revealed pain I never noticed—until it was tended to. Like Katie, who only recognized...
Her Campus at Ashoka
The Unread Message Of Pain
When I came back from college for my end semester break, my mother booked a very unnecessary spa day (I thought so at that point, but heaven knew I...
Her Campus at Toronto MU
The Weight of Injustice: A Reflection On The Privilege Of Safety
With too many injustices in the world today, I feel guilt weighing down on my shoulders.
Her Campus at Ashoka
THE TRULY TORTURED POET (AND HER BELL JAR)
As someone who has grappled with the demons of depression, I cannot help but recoil in horror at the thought of such callous trivialisation. For me, mental illness was...
Her Campus at CWU
Chronic Headache Pain
Brain surgery needed to be on the table as a possible solution to alleviate my symptoms. After a thorough examination and review of my medical history, the doctor recommended...