Authenticity Is Not an Aesthetic
Somewhere along the way, authenticity became another performance. From Army grooming standards to Miami beauty expectations to embracing "Unruly" in all her curly-haired glory, here's what I learned about self-acceptance, performance, and the freedom that comes from being yourself.
Why Social Media Makes Comparison So Much Worse
Social media comparison doesn’t always feel obvious anymore. Somewhere between reels, algorithms, AI content, and perfectly curated online lives, many of us started quietly measuring ourselves against everyone else online. This blog explores comparison culture, authenticity, social media awareness, and what it looks like to reconnect with real life again without constantly performing for the internet.