Mary Grace Donaldson-Cipriano

Content warning: This post discusses body dysmorphia, imposter syndrome, substance abuse, and other intrusive thoughts. If these topics are sensitive for you, please feel free to skip this post. Well, blog. It's been a minute. New year, new age. 2026, and 37. When I started my journey, it was 2024 and I was 35. And while it still feels weird to say the following out loud, I've come so far since then. Woof, I actually felt writing that in my body because I'm still so used to not taking up...

Going with a niche topic today, folks. Bear with me. I promise it will be relatable even if you're not in the niche. If you know me at all (or have read this previous post ), you're well aware that performing is my first love that is not a family member, friend, or fur child. You also know that I have a number of loves: writing, content creation, community service, politics, pop culture, plane spotting, food (yes! it's still a love in the most positive way!), and exercise all rank pretty...

A certain former Presidential candidate used a really great slogan in the days of her campaign. We're Not Going Back. Now, while it's no secret to anyone that I've worked on no fewer than seven political campaigns for local Democrats and am the Public Relations Director of the Glen Cove Young Democrats... this piece is not a political piece, in spite of the fact that I could talk about politics as much as I can talk about food noise and obesity advocacy. Kamala Harris' slogan stuck with me...