real stories

The Time I Got Roofied

The Time I Got Roofied

My scary experience with drink spiking and what you can do to protect yourself.

Take It From Me: Go to Sleep!

Take It From Me: Go to Sleep!

Some advice from someone who never prioritized sleep. Your sleep affects you more than you might expect ... so take it from me, go to sleep!

A young girl laughing

Laughing Through Puberty

Puberty can bring some embarrassing moments, but we all go through them. Keep reading about our very own OOMbassador's puberty stories!

Sports at the Collegiate Level: NCAA Recruitment Advice

Sports at the Collegiate Level: NCAA Recruitment Advice

Interested in playing your sport at the collegiate level? Here's the advice I wish someone had told me about playing in college.

My First Time… Breaking Up with Someone: Things to Know

My First Time… Breaking Up with Someone: Things to Know

A guide for breaking up with someone because breakups are hard and we are here to help!

My Battle With Mental Health Throughout Quarantine

My Battle With Mental Health Throughout Quarantine

Throughout the pandemic, my mental health really went south. Read here to learn more about my experience coping and finding the healing powers within music.

TikTok Education

TikTok Education

Social media has its pros and cons, but I appreciate how Tik Tok has allowed people to become vulnerable and connect during difficult moments. Keep reading about my perspective on Tik Tok. 

My Experience With Therapy and Masculinity

My Experience With Therapy and Masculinity

The most significant experience I had in middle school was talking with a therapist. Read here to learn more about why I started therapy and how it helped me. 

Becoming Comfortable With the Uncomfortable

Becoming Comfortable With the Uncomfortable

A story of a 5’2 muscular girl with braids and pink high socks walking into a gym filled with boys waiting to weighed in before a wrestling match. 

Challenges of a Female Wrestler: Periods, Birth Control and Cutting Weight

Challenges of a Female Wrestler: Periods, Birth Control and Cutting Weight

A personal narrative of the challenges that come with competing as a female in the male dominated sport that is wrestling.