Johnny Depp’s trial proved mutual defamation and that Amber Heard’s earlier claims of abuse were true — Background The verdict has been reached. Johnny Depp won his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard and has been awarded $10 million in the defamation lawsuit and $5 million in punitive damages. The defamation trial is based on the Washington op-ed piece Amber Heard wrote alleging to be the victim of…

When Everything Everywhere All At Once (written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) hit the theatres in Burbank, California no one really knew what to expect with its explosively, colorful trailers and its modernly popular “battles amongst the multiverse” plot. The unconventional film goes beyond its promise of…

In a narcissistic society of take-and-take, quantity over quality, and wealth over principals, will we ever settle down and make a connection on dating apps? — Swiping on the Date Richard checks his phone, eyes narrowed to his brightly-lit screen, the vibrant colors of his apps and screensaver reflect into a sherbet-like swirl on his black-framed glasses. He shifts in his seat, his eyes zipping across his last few messages on Tinder.

Johnny Depp V. Amber Heard defamation trial uncovers abuse and untreated mental health and substance abuse issues… in Hollywood, who do you believe? — The $50 million dollar defamation trial between Hollywood actor Johnny Depp (Pirates of The Caribbean) and actress Amber Heard (Aquaman) has revealed a lot of information exposing details from their tumultuous relationship to their traumatic childhood homes.

Dating too soon after a toxic relationship led to handing out bad dating advice and a highly memorable Bumble Date…. — The Bumble dating app had been the only dating app I used for the last four years. Tinder had brought on too many bad dates, disgusting men, and at one point a temporary restraining order. With Bumble, I loved that everything was under the woman’s control. We swiped, we reached…

The story of the depressed girl who found herself addicted, depressed, and dope sick before her 21st birthday…. — Everything hurts. My entire body from my chest to my calves is throbbing and aching. Glops of sweat have turned strands of hair into oily, writhing snakes. Pins and needles prickle my arms and stomach and dull aches radiate through my entire body. I can’t stop air-kicking the demonic goblins…

In celebration of International Women’s Day, let’s take a step back and remember the toxic advice our Latin mothers told us… — My mother is first-generation Puerto Rican and Cuban. Most of her advice has been enmeshed in gender inequality and toxicity, and religious sexual shame. Though I did not know it at the time. Their tips were the rules and commandments to being the proper woman. Life experiences, education, and therapy…

How Madness Influenced Writing and Creativity — A local photographer, Stacy Soriano, had asked me to be part of her series on Inspirational Women, a 12-part photoshoot that would present women around the area with various talents. Stacy and I have known each other for a long time but she had reached out through my Instagram with…

Am I the crazy one? Or, is it an unhealthy attachment style? — Am I the crazy one in this relationship? Have you ever felt like the crazy one in your romantic relationship? This idea constantly bombarded me in one of my last serious relationships. One so toxic, I’m surprised we didn’t leave with emotional radiation poison. …