Essays

Optimists have all the fun

Trying (and failing) to be more positive.

Jun 19 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

It takes so much work to function

To have a normal life

May 15 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

My tattoos tell a story

Just not the one I expected.

May 8 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

I've been making the bed less

And I'm trying to be okay with it.

Apr 24 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

Sometimes, you get married too young

And it somehow works out

Mar 27 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

In defense of the crying selfie

Maybe attention isn't so bad.

Mar 20 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

What our profiles don't show

The behind-the-scenes of it all

Mar 14 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

Just take the compliment

Learning to trust other people's kind words.

Feb 20 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

The only place I've known.

Feb 6 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

What do we lose when we share?

The regret of going too far.

Jan 30 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

A #contentcreator takes a break.

But I just can't stay away.

Jan 23 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

Wait, am I overreacting?

The question I can't shake after losing my dog.

Jan 7 •

Ayana Gabrielle Lage

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