Stories Worth Sharing
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Bittersweet Glow is where the stories finally speak up the things we should’ve said in life’s awkward, ridiculous, or unforgettable moments. Told with wit, sarcasm, and grace, here’s to finally letting it out.
“If sarcasm burned calories, I’d be a supermodel.”

Promoted Without a Plan: How Budget Cluelessness Became a Leadership Trait
Mediocre at Its Finest Bittersweet truths – because some promotions smell like privilege, not professionalism. So there I was–minding my own business driving to work, windows down, music up, feeling young again. Not flexing. Just existing. I’d bought a new car and parked it in the employee lot. I didn’t know I was being watched. Punched in and began my day. Right before lunch, my supervisor asked, “How did you get your new car?” I blinked, “What do you mean?” In my mind, I thought, “I ain’t got time to give you an economics lesson. Didn’t they teach budgeting and credit in school?” Later, I […]

The Cost of Commentary: Mikayla Raines
She rescued foxes, built something beautiful, and gave herself to a mission — only to be met with anonymous cruelty, passive silence, and a platform that let it fester. Mikayla Raines deserved better. This isn’t just a tragic headline. It’s a mirror held up to all of us. […]

Pews, Prayers, and Plastic: How One Church’s Credit Card Became the Devil’s Playground
Let’s get one thing clear from the jump: this isn’t a parable about sin and salvation. This is a real-life

Things I Whispered to My Wine Glass While Enduring Your Train Wreck Dating Stories
Let’s cut to the chase. We’ve all been there—trapped across from our bestie, clutching our wine glass for dear life

The Social Media Oversharer: Things I Desperately Wish I Could Unsee About Your Wednesday
Oh, sweetie. Social media. That magical digital wonderland where we can all pretend our lives are more interesting than they

The Phantom Conversation with the Airplane Seat Recliner: Surviving the Travel Wars
Have you ever found yourself battling silently with the person sitting in front of you on an airplane? That jaw-dropping

The Badass Guide to Destroying People-Pleasing Forever (What I Actually Scream in the Mirror)
Why Mastering “No” Will Absolutely Transform Your Existence Let’s get brutally honest about what your constant people-pleasing is really costing