“One Last Stop”- A Book Review
A few weeks back, I had eye surgery and was exploring audio books when I stumbled on an unexpected LGTBQ+ romance called “One Last Stop,” written by Casey McQuiston. I figured, why not? Now, to be clear, the “why not” doesn’t necessarily refer to the heroine being...
5 Relatable Web Comics for Mental Health Challenges
I have always been a huge lover of stories. It doesn't matter if those stories are in movies and television shows, novels, short stories, or comics. So, it won’t be surprising to anyone reading this that I am a HUGE fan of Webtoon. If you’ve never heard of it, Webtoon...
Beating the Summer Blues by Hunting for Buried Treasure
Do you ever get to feeling down with the change of the seasons, particularly during summer break? I sometimes do. I’ve talked to others who have felt the same way, so I wanted to share with you how I have been beating the summer blues by hunting for buried treasure!...
Letter To Today’s LGBTQ+ Youth
When I first agreed to write this letter for Shadow's Edge, I thought, “Oh sure! This will be easy and I’ll crank this out in no time! I’m an avid writer, an LGBTQ+ activist, and I’ve got plenty of opinions to share.” I was wrong. I realized there was so much I want...
“Are You Okay?” – My Review of the Animated Short Film
Last week, a good friend of mine sent me a link to an animated short on YouTube. We met each while studying animation in college, so we frequently share animated short films with each other to keep us inspired. We’ve come across a lot of awesome shorts, but I really...
Mental Health Challenges After Addiction Recovery
Hi Shadow’s Edge readers. We know a lot of you have been going through some tough times lately, and it can be even more challenging if you struggle with an addiction. Addiction can affect anyone – no matter their age, gender, background, etc. Teens and young adults...
To Choose Love Over Bitterness
My name is Lacey, and I am the Community Manager for Shadow’s Edge. I have frequently written for the Shadow’s Edge blog, oftentimes about subjects relating to my life experiences and tips I want to share based on them. With April being Autism Acceptance Month, I...
Am I Adulting Right? – Part 2
Last week we published a blog that was all about the things every young person should know when they move out on their own. "Am I Adulting Right? – Part 1" had a list of things that I learned on my journey to becoming independent. I wanted to continue this list for...
10 Things Dogs Teach Us About What Matters Most
All of us on the Shadow's Edge team love animals - and a few of us have dogs of our own! They are great companions, but they also have a few wisdoms to share with us on how to live the happiest life. This week's guest blogger, Debbie Gisonni, shares her...
How the Shadow’s Edge Game Helped Young People in Foster Care Discover Their Inner Strength
We are so excited to share this guest blog from Megan Eaton, a Manager of Enrichment Services over at Pivotal. Pivotal is an amazing nonprofit that helps those in the foster youth community achieve their dreams for success. They do this by providing education and...