“Does grief get better with time?” It’s not that the pain gets easier, but over time you learn to grow around your grief. You figure out your own way of moving forward with it.

We fight for those players who didn’t stand a chance. We fight for ourselves. We fight for our loved ones who are still here—fighting right alongside us.

Sometimes I feel like I can’t hear your voice.

Like there’s a barrier between us preventing me from hearing the sweet words come out of your mouth and fill up my heart.

Some days, I feel like I forget what you looked like. I could never, though — how could I?

Letting go is hard, but I think hanging on is even harder. It hurts more. It leaves room for false hope and untouchable fantasies. We hang on for dear life. We hold on to these painted truths and distant memories with tightening grips, even when we have no energy left to hold.

There’s a lump in my throat that feels like a 30-pound dumbbell, dragging my body down slowly with every gulp. This weight is accompanied by aches that surge through my body leaving me paralyzed with worry. My arms are glued to my sides as if they’re made of duct tape. Why can’t I move?

To all the sisters, brothers, mothers, husbands, and friends, and for the ones who feel as though their voices can’t be heard, let’s continue to educate, implement, and advocate. Together, we can make a difference.

While the atmosphere feels awfully dim, it’s important to stay positive and try to make the most out of this new ‘normal.’ With that in mind, as students delve full-force into their online schedule, here are nine must-have back-to-school items to make working from home more manageable and a lot more fun!

The world right now is absolutely crazy. I wake up in the morning, and I honestly can’t believe that this is all truly happening. It’s terrifying, frightening, and it sure as hell has given my anxiety a run for its money.

It’s the look you see of your reflection in the mirror when you know you’re in love with someone who will never love you back.

Day #345 (or so it feels) of this quarantine, and it feels like the light at the end of this unknown tunnel is fading faster than my motivation for these online assignments.

It feels as though this cold weather has been as endless as the drama on Peter’s season of The Bachelor. Despite the bitterness, however, it appears that spring is upon us and warmer days are just around the corner!

You know that feeling you get when you wake up from a terrible nightmare? The immediate satisfaction and overwhelming relief you feel when you open your eyes and realize it was only a dream.

I miss you. I shouldn’t miss you. Not at all, not even a little bit. But, here I lie awake again, another restless night where I’m thinking of you as my head hits the pillow. Another night of wondering why I wasn’t good enough, all the while knowing you couldn’t care less.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” This famous quote, spoken by none other than Martin Luther King Jr., seemed quite fitting on Jan. 21 as we celebrated MLK Day of Service.

Have you ever waited in line at the drive-thru of a coffee shop or fast food restaurant only to discover that your meal or drink was paid for by the person before you? If you have, then you’d know that it’s one of the best feelings. It leaves that warm sensation in the pit of your stomach that reminds you there are still good people left in our society.

Here is a look at five businesses who have tackled this issue head on and stand as a reminder to all that we have the ability to create change and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

So, to the girl whose sister passed away, to the boy whose father died, and to anyone out there who is struggling with the loss of a loved one, never lose sight of this: your loved one’s soul will live through you and your entire family. Never forget all they have taught you throughout your life, but most importantly, what they have taught you since they have been gone. Your love for them is never-ending, and I promise that it will continue to grow even without them here.

If you truly want to make a positive change in your life, then you will realize that change can occur at any time and any place. January is not some magical month that will grant all your wishes and aspirations; it takes hard work, motivation and persistence.

The plot is both refreshing and relatable, and despite some illegal activity, open sexuality, and adult narcissism, the kids manage to be all right. Be sure to catch a ride on this wave, it is sure to stay afloat for a long while.