Little Morphlings: Prologue

Hello friend. My name is Jordyn and this is my column, Little Morphlings. When I was in second grade, my parents told me that I was going to switch to a new school. When I first heard the news, I had a meltdown. I mean, what eight-year-old wouldn’t? This new place was strange. Cult-like, even. […]
After the Storm: Bruised

my stage of grieving: anger Photo Credit: Michelle Ton
After the Storm: Per Aspera Ad Astra

“Per aspera ad astra” is a Latin phrase meaning “through hardships to the stars”. Everyone is fighting through their own struggles in the hopes of getting to the stars. For me, I recently broke ties with two of my best friends. It’s been a surreal experience. It’s been a challenge—countless breakdowns, panic attacks, and severe anxiety. At some points the difficulties […]