KC
The High Priestess of Self-Care
KC

KC is a Philadelphia native who is currently trying to figure out her place in the world. Her passions include reading, singing, dancing, nature, yoga, chicken fingers, and puppies. An anorexia survivor and mental health warrior, KC has made it her life’s mission to remind every single person that their bodies and minds are worthy of unconditional love and respect, regardless of size, shape, or whatever “normal” is.

My Writings…

A Bittersweet Farewell December 15, 2021 Endings are sad. It doesn’t really matter how ecstatic I am to move on to another job, or city, or…
Our Default Modes October 15, 2021 Ah, autumn. The leaves are changing, the air is growing cooler, the clothes are getting cozier…what a time to be…
The Willingness to Be Wrong September 15, 2021 I’ve been trying to ask myself this question every morning (though realistically, I probably manage it once a week because…
Stop Stealing My Joy July 13, 2021 They say comparison is the thief of joy. I say “they” because when I originally googled who actually said that…
I’m Not Okay June 14, 2021 ***potential trigger warning: eating disorders, low body weight** Oh man has it been a trying couple of months. I know…
A Social Media Detox April 19, 2021 “You spend too much time on Instagram.” I looked up from my phone at my partner, who was sitting on…
I’m Just…So Tired March 17, 2021 I’ve started this blog post like, oh I don’t know, approximately fifty thousand times (only a slight exaggeration) and I…
Dear Body… February 23, 2021 Dear Body, I’m sorry. I’m sorry for the way I have been treating you for the past ten years of…
Okay so…what’s the plan? January 22, 2021 I hate not knowing. This sounds like I am referencing something specific but I’m not. See, I’m a planner. I…
To All My Friends this Holiday Season December 28, 2020 I bought my first real Christmas tree this year. Well, that’s not exactly true. I grew up getting real Christmas…
Rising Up against Weight Stigma November 13, 2020 Last week, Anderson Cooper was on CNN talking about President Trump’s inability to comprehend his impending loss to Joe Biden.…
When “Perfect” Is Too Much October 16, 2020 In the beginning of September, I started my journey to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and started grad school.…
30 Things I Learned Before 30 September 14, 2020 On September 15, 1990, at 12:40 in the afternoon, I came screaming and crying into the world, a long skinny…
Little Victories August 11, 2020 I struggled and struggled to come up with a topic for today’s blog, but everywhere I turned seemed disingenuous. I…
Sit Down and Listen. June 5, 2020 My education should have started years ago. But it definitely must start now. I choose to educate myself here and…
“Why I’m okay with crying, and why you should be too”? May 5, 2020 It was a weekday night, and I was snuggling down onto the couch after a long day at work, swathed…
But What If I Don’t Want to Bake Banana Bread? April 20, 2020 Let me start with a warning: this is, indeed, another blog post about coronavirus. I’m sorry. I really tried to…
Mental Health in a Time of Crisis March 26, 2020 This one goes out to all those struggling to keep their mental health issues under control during these trying times.…
Fighting the Self Doubt February 17, 2020 Last week, I started a new job. Now, I am no stranger to the “first day of school.” In the…
Ditch the Diet in 2020 January 20, 2020 Hello, friends, and welcome to 2020! While I love the fresh start that January of a new year brings, and…
It’s The Little Things December 10, 2019 I’ve recently gotten into yoga. I mean, I suppose I was always kind of into yoga, but in the past…
A Guide to Holiday Self-Care November 11, 2019 Not to alarm you, but I feel I must point out that the holidays are quickly approaching. I know, I…
Fitting In October 9, 2019 I know this seems insignificant, but I haven’t bought a pair of pants that fit, in probably nine years. And…
Keeping Perspective September 16, 2019 There was a chill in the air when I woke up the other morning. I opened my eyes before dawn…
Does Everyone Really Think of Me That Way? August 27, 2019 I feel like I spend most of my time worried about what other people think of me. I suppose, more…