Katy Colvin

Trauma wants you to stay stuck, because then you never learn the secret: it doesn’t define you. It will never win.

I’ve learned that sometimes things don’t go according to plan. And that has to be okay.

When you trivialize someone’s disorder, you trivialize that person. You say they are not enough. And trust me, a person with social anxiety already feels guilty for missing out on everyday life.

You’re bundled up inside by the fire watching the ice and snow turn everything winter white (here’s looking at you Jonas). If you’re prone to depression and anxiety, this season can bring much more than just freezing cold.

The amount of starchy foods will vastly outnumber the amount of vegetables. In the South, we pride ourselves in being able to make multiple types of potatoes.

Hanger: The combination of anger and hunger resulting in a grumpy mood, random outbursts, and irrational fantasies of desired food.

In today’s technology obsessed culture, finding people who enjoy reading books in their spare time is a challenging and disheartening task. It’s hard for most people to find the time to pick up a work of art, when there are Snapchat stories to catch up on, Tumblr posts to reblog, and Instagram pictures to filter. However, true booklovers know the joy that comes from escaping into word-soaked pages. There are several qualities that all booklovers share.

Millions of individuals struggle with excruciating anxiety on a daily basis. There are many official names for the varying forms of anxiety, but the bottom line is that no matter the type of “disorder” one is diagnosed with, it can become crippling.

Life goals: BE Olivia Pope.

Entering college is a new territory, and can be kind of scary for all incoming freshmen.