(This post was originally published on my other website, www.bymelissaclaire.com, in November 2021.) It started in the Fall of 2020. The retreat into the cocoon. Who am I beneath all these layers? The ones I’ve...
Read MoreWhen I was 24, I was working part-time at a grocery store while I finished my master’s degree. After I graduated, I kept the job while I searched for a better job (and/or an opportunity...
Read MoreI had this realization (or reminder) recently that, for as long as I can remember, I have believed that one of the biggest things we’re here to do in this life is get to know...
Read MoreI’ve talked about different ways to experiment with self-expression and I teach about how to use self-portraits as a tool for self-exploration in a solo, low-stress environment. (This post was originally posted on my other...
Read MoreIdentity vs Self-expression Like your identity, your self-expression is not static. It changes over time, and I’m sure you’ll see exactly what I mean if you look at a few old pictures of yourself, or...
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