Hey everybody! Madeline here. My name is Madeline and I am sixteen, going on seventeen and I am currently a high school junior. So, some fun tidbits about me: my favorite show is The Office, I am the baby of my family, and I have…
Trick or treating is a fun activity to do with family or friends, but if you have a food allergy or sensitivity, this activity can feel challenging and scary. Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, and soy are among the top allergens in candy that…
Overlooking the fog that covered the peaks of the most diverse and green mountains, it hit me that I was in Costa Rica. I found myself in a lodge full of unfamiliar faces that would share the next 3 weeks immersing in Costa Rica’s culture,…
Hello Teen Speak! Earlier this year I was diagnosed with OHVIRA (Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anatomy) — at least we have a nice sounding acronym 🙂 Essentially having OHVIRA means that your anatomy is a bit different in a few areas. First of all,…
When I was just 16 years old, I was told that I would never be able to carry a child and I would need treatment to have intimate relationships. I am one of the 1 in 5,000 women born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome, MRKH for short….
Hi Friends! It’s Georgina again. Today I wanted to talk about speaking up for yourself in school. It took me a long time to learn how to do this, but once I did, it made a tremendous difference. On a typical day, I walk into…
In the present political climate, it can be hard to avoid discussing the latest scandal. If your political leanings differ from your parents’, it can make for awkward conversation at the dinner table, especially when it comes to hot-button topics such as gender, sexuality, and…
Getting ready to leave for college is often one of the most exciting times in your life filled with the anticipation of living someplace new, decorating your dorm room, meeting new friends and gearing up for new academic challenges. Way before you pack up the…
Are you a college student who is sick of eating dining hall food? Are you a parent who stresses about what to cook for dinner every day? Are you a teen who wants to start eating healthier? If you answered yes to any of these…
If you’ve ever watched a sporting event, chances are you’ve seen players wipe out, collide, tackle, and impact one another- it is often just the nature of the games. For example you might be watching your school’s football team and see a player get tackled….