Work + Relationships

The Birth of My Indie Beauty Business

With a background spanning hemp, cannabis technology, supply-chain management, and entrepreneurship, RedLily contributor Shannon Kaygi’s path to indie beauty was anything but conventional. Here, the Eossi Beauty co-founder shares how her...

October 1st, 2026

Healing, Personal Stories

Surviving the Complexities of My Marriage

Sometimes, life changes in a moment. Healing takes time. In Surviving the Complexities of My Marriage, Amelia Stewart shares a deeply personal story of heartbreak, motherhood, starting over, and finding strength in the love of family. A...

September 17th, 2026

Personal Stories

But What About Me? A Sibling’s Perspective

Some bonds are tested by time, distance, and life's hardest moments—but never broken. This is a story of two sisters whose love endured through every struggle, proving that family isn't defined by perfection, but by unwavering presence....

September 2nd, 2026

Healing

How I Healed Past Childhood Traumas as a Reiki Master

Sharing your story allows you to reclaim your narrative, find empowerment in your journey, and potentially help others who may be going through similar struggles. It's a crucial act of self-compassion that can set the stage for healing and...

May 8th, 2025

Life Lessons, Personal Stories

The Dance Of Life

We've all been through a lot in life. Especially as we get older and realize that what we worried about in our twenties really doesn't matter in the long run. This personal reflection called "The Dance of Life" speaks volumes to all of...

May 27th, 2024

Healing, Personal Stories

Why I Removed My Breast Implants

How one woman's decision to remove her breast implants after eight years has not only transformed her own life but informed others about the risks associated with this type of body enhancement. Long-time RedLily contributor Tanya Smith,...

July 1st, 2023

Life Lessons, Wellness

How My Dad’s Heart Attack Changed Me Forever

How My Dad’s Heart Attack Changed Me Forever By Connor Stevenson   The year 2020 was a scary time for everyone.... but who knew it would involve a heart attack? The pandemic was a time of change around the world where most...

February 26th, 2023

Passion Projects

How My Son’s Autism Diagnosis Became My Life’s Work

The pandemic changed a lot of things for a lot of people. And, while change is inevitable, most parents didn't realize at the beginning of 2020 just how much remote learning and working would create dynamic shifts in the basic family...

January 23rd, 2021

Healing, Wellness

How Pets Can Cure Loneliness

It’s no secret that pet lovers spend a significant amount of quality time with their pets—dedicating approximately 7.5 hours a day to being with their furry friends. Experts from across the globe agree, especially during stressful...

July 21st, 2020

Life Lessons, Wellness

Born with a Heart Defect

When you find out you were born with a congenital heart condition at the age of 39, you tend to question everything in your life. This personal story about having a heart defect proves that some things are meant to happen to teach us how...

March 8th, 2020