From childhood, I found myself seeking belonging in groups of girls and women, and it never quite worked out. To look at me, you might assume I'd fit in easily. I don't present in a way that signals outsider. But I'm on the spectrum, and social settings have never been simple for me to navigate. What I do instead is observe. I pick up on patterns. I notice when what someone says doesn't align with what they do, when the warmth in a message doesn't match the energy in the room. I notice things...

Spending the day working alongside Regan from WVU News was a meaningful and memorable experience for me as an artist. I’ve always been protective of the space I create for my clients, especially during procedures as personal as areola tattooing and scar revision. It’s an environment built on trust, privacy, and emotional safety, and until now, I had never allowed anyone into the room to film. From the moment Regan arrived, I knew I had made the right decision. She carried herself with a calm,...

I Need to Talk About What Happened! I almost didn’t write this. I’m someone who already struggles to feel seen in social situations. Navigating rooms full of people doesn’t come naturally to me, and industry events are no exception. But I was there. I showed up. I tried. We were taking group photos before the awards show. Someone called for a funny one, so I crossed my eyes and made a stupid face. It was the kind of silly, unguarded thing you do when you’re finally feeling comfortable. And...