Annette Richmond

I recently went tubing with a new friend. We met at our seasonal summer job and decided to spend the day floating down the Green River.

This California girl has been living down South and enjoying all of its southern hospitality. It’s been an interesting experience, to say the least.

The heartbreaking truth of it all is that Anabel will be cast out of this country forever. Without having an opportunity to hug her children goodbye. Without getting the chance to thank her family and friends for supporting her through this horrendous time.

Is it cheating if you have sex abroad? Or is a cruise ship like Vegas, a place where all of your sins magically disappear when you leave?

I’ll be 33 this year, and I’m proud to say I know myself much better as a thirty-something than I did as twenty-something.

It seems like people are more interested in what’s going on in my uterus than what’s going on in my universe. I'm not ready for kids and marriage.

Maintaining a “healthy” lifestyle can be difficult. Being a body positive fat person on a weight loss journey can be complicated!

I was sexually assaulted abroad and I honestly didn't know what to do. I was stunned, relieved, and confused — so many emotions were running through me.

What if I told you that you already have a bangin’ bridal bod? And I have proof that beautiful plus-size brides come in all sizes, shapes and styles.

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