Personal Essay

For Black Women, Saying Goodbye to Martha’s Vineyard Gets Harder Every Summer

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For Black Women, Saying Goodbye to Martha’s Vineyard Gets Harder Every Summer

I've been going to Martha's Vineyard for almost a decade.

What I Learned About Loneliness After Visiting a Blue Zone

Sep 1, 2026

What I Learned About Loneliness After Visiting a Blue Zone

Loneliness is so back.

A Surprise Pregnancy, a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis, and the Long Journey Ahead

Sep 1, 2026

A Surprise Pregnancy, a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis, and the Long Journey Ahead

I was in a hotel room in Reno when I found my first lump.

My Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Me to Get Outside Even on Bad Days

Sep 1, 2026

My Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Me to Get Outside Even on Bad Days

In August 2016, when I was 35 years old, I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer.

What "Sterling Point" Gets Right About Girlhood

Aug 19, 2026

What "Sterling Point" Gets Right About Girlhood

While the rest of the world is debating whether they're Team Rory or Team Ellis, it's a completely different love story in "Sterling Point" that I can't stop thinking about: the one between Annie and Ramona.

The Aughts Effect Is Everywhere

Aug 11, 2026

The Aughts Effect Is Everywhere

If you, like me, lived through the aughts, you'll never forget 2006.

How 20 Years of Selfies Changed the Way I See Myself

Aug 11, 2026

How 20 Years of Selfies Changed the Way I See Myself

This story is part of our Aughts Effect package, which celebrates 20 years of Popsugar — and enduring culture.

20 Years Later, I Still Need Body Positivity

Aug 11, 2026

20 Years Later, I Still Need Body Positivity

This story is part of our Aughts Effect package, which celebrates 20 years of Popsugar — and enduring culture.

The Joy of Reclaiming My 2000s Style

Aug 11, 2026

The Joy of Reclaiming My 2000s Style

This story is part of our Aughts Effect package, which celebrates 20 years of Popsugar — and enduring culture.

World Cup Dreams Wouldn't Exist Without Soccer Moms

Jul 8, 2026

World Cup Dreams Wouldn't Exist Without Soccer Moms

When asked to describe a soccer mom, the majority of people will use the same cliches.

Please Let Me Have My Lazy Girl Protein

Jul 1, 2026

Please Let Me Have My Lazy Girl Protein

If loving protein snacks is wrong, then frankly, I don't want to be right.

Popsugar Pulse's "Elle" Cover Is For the Girls

Jul 1, 2026

Popsugar Pulse's "Elle" Cover Is For the Girls

If you think about it, "Legally Blonde" was always a story about friendship.