Kari Hanson
I’m just trying to be the Carrie Bradshaw of St. Louis.
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Kari Hanson
To Anyone Who Has Lost A Partner Too Soon: It Is Okay To Love Again
Losing a partner at any age can’t be easy. But losing a partner you had just started to plan a life with is devastating.
Why You Need To Be Thankful For Your Big Sister
Sitting on the couch watching Lifetime movies while attempting to keep Gatorade down is just a little more tolerable when she’s there to watch you suffer. Bonus: if she lets you use the blanket you’ve fought over forever, you owe her a candy bar.
It’s Okay To Break Up With The Nice Guy
A relationship is all about give and take but in the end—you both deserve to have the opportunity to pursue your dreams. You should be encouraging each other, not resenting each other for feeling held back.
My Journey Coping With Infertility
It’s not ok to hide behind closed doors. It’s not ok to be ashamed of the hot flashes those shots give you. It’s not ok to pretend like it’s ok when the people around you are just showing their concern. And it’s not ok that you have deal with this by yourself…and it’s a good thing you’re not.
An Open Letter To The Class Of 2020
Class of 2020, no matter where you are, stay focused and enjoy every moment. This isn’t just a phase. It’s your future, your dreams and your life.
It’s Time To Stop History From Repeating Itself, Again
We are accusing friends of different races about not understanding what it’s like. We are putting up divides and creating our own segregation out of a disagreement in opinion.
Everything I Wish I’d Gotten To Say To My Beloved Dog
It’s funny how much an animal can teach us about love.
17 Ordinary Things That Will Make You Extraordinarily Happy
We get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives we forget to appreciate the beautiful lessons life is teaching us on a daily basis.
7 Meaningful Prince Lyrics That Can Help Us Eternally In Life And Love
“I love you more than I did when you were mine.”
12 Questions Everyone Asks While Struggling To Adult
Is it weird that I don’t want to be responsible for anyone or anything other than myself?
From Someone Who Doesn’t Date, Here’s What ‘I Don’t Date’ Actually Means
It doesn’t mean I set my standards too high or that I just want to go sleep around. It doesn’t mean I’m avoiding love or that I’m looking for it. Most important, it does not mean, “I don’t deserve to be happy.”
To The Girl Marrying My Best Friend
When you two first starting dating, I’ll admit it was difficult for me. It was difficult for me not because you had him, but because with each new girlfriend, I felt a fear of losing the person who’s had my back for the last 10 years.