Nothing Breaks Like a Heart

by Clarissa | Jan 7, 2026 | C's Thoughts

“This world can’t hurt you; it cuts you deep and leaves a scar; things fall a apart, but nothing breaks like a heart.” Mark Ronson ft. Miley Cyrus Waking up feels heavy. Moving through the world feels heavy. No matter how much I try to limit my news...

Breakups Suck: How Ariana Madix Helped Me Believe I’ll Be OK

by Clarissa Nash | May 31, 2023 | Culture, Lifestyle

No, I don’t know Ariana. But if I’ve learned anything from watching her flourish post-breakup is this–everything will be OK. An admitted reality television lover, I too, have been caught in the whirlwind of Vanderpump Rules (or VPR) drama. Since...

Fatphobia (Taylor’s Version)

by Clarissa Nash | Mar 22, 2023 | C's Thoughts

Standing on the scale in the bathroom, the young woman hopes and prays for a lower number, but once it stops it’s not to her liking. She sighs in disappointment as the voice in her head says she needs to be more disciplined and restricted. It’s me Hi I’m...

Dear Self Magazine (And Other Fat Allies)

by Clarissa Nash | Feb 9, 2022 | Culture, Lifestyle

Jessamyn Stanley kneels on a green mat in a school gym while wearing a lilac purple top and gray athletic pants and looks directly into the camera. This photo, and many others, are featured in Self Magazine titled, “The Future of Fitness.” Why I’m a...

Life Lately

by Clarissa Nash | Jan 19, 2022 | Lifestyle

*Blows dust* Jesus, this is worse than Bunzy’s go-to spot full of fur. Anyway, hey y’all. We’re still in a pandemic two years later because no one knows what they’re doing. At this point, this is the new normal. Unprecedented times my…...

Dating…During COVID?

by Clarissa Nash | Feb 10, 2021 | Lifestyle

Have you or one of your loved ones been personally attacked by a nosy family member or stranger who couldn’t mind their business? When are you having a baby? Where is your boyfriend? Don’t you hate being single? Find you a good Christian man at church? If...