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Amy Estes

POPSUGAR Contributor

Latest Posts by Amy

What It's Like to Live With a Phobia

I Have a Phobia, and I Wish People Understood Just How Debilitating It Can Be

by Amy Estes 9/10/20

Why I Think Kids Should Not Go Back to School Amid COVID-19

I'm a Teacher, and I Truly Believe You Should Keep Your Kids Home This Fall

by Amy Estes 8/05/20

How My Dogs Help Me Manage My Anxiety Amid COVID-19

The Key to Keeping My Anxiety in Check Amid COVID-19? My 2 Dogs

by Amy Estes 6/30/20

The Advice My Dad Gave Me When I Was Depressed

These Words of Wisdom From My Dad Helped Me Through the Darkest Time of My Life

by Amy Estes 6/19/20

How Coming Out Strengthened My Relationship With My Mom

I've Always Had a Strong Relationship With My Mom, but My Coming Out Brought Us Closer

by Amy Estes 5/28/20

Why Talk of Weight Gain During Social Distancing Is Harmful

Eating Disorders

Talk of the "Quarantine 15" Is Especially Harmful For Those Recovering From an Eating Disorder

by Amy Estes 4/28/20

Why I'm Not Ashamed to Wear Shorts

I Swore Off Shorts For Years After Being Body Shamed, but I'm Done With That Now

by Amy Estes 5/29/20

My Backyard Wedding Cost $1,500, and It Was Beautiful

My Wedding Only Cost $1,500, and It Was the Best Day Ever

by Amy Estes 5/01/20

What It's Like to Have a Hysterectomy in Your 30s

At 36, I Had a Hysterectomy to End My Painful, Heavy Periods, and It Changed My Life

by Amy Estes 4/14/20

Why I Stopped Counting Calories in Favor of Intuitive Eating

Healthy Eating Tips

After Years of Obsessively Counting Calories, I Finally Learned to Trust My Body

by Amy Estes 3/26/20

5 Ways to Make Friends in College If You Live Off-Campus

Don't Live on Campus? Here's How to Stay Connected If You're Not in the Dorms

by Amy Estes 3/08/20

I Didn't Come Out Until I Was 30 — This Is What It Was Like

Coming Out at 30 Was Really Hard, but I'm So Glad I Did

by Amy Estes 6/21/20

Why Community College Is a Great Option

I Went to Community College, and I'm So Glad I Did

by Amy Estes 1/14/20

How to Make Delicious Gravy

The Easy Way to Make Delicious Gravy For Thanksgiving

by Amy Estes 11/28/19

How to Perfectly Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

The Best Way to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

by Amy Estes 11/28/19

Why I Won't Try to Break Bad Habits in the New Year

Trying to Break Bad Habits Makes Me Feel Defeated, So I'm Doing Things Differently in 2020

by Amy Estes 2/03/20

Healthy Muffin Tin Recipes

10 Healthy and Delicious Recipes You Can Make Using a Muffin Tin

by Amy Estes 11/20/19

How I Manage My Depression and Anxiety Over the Holidays

6 Things I Do Each Year That Have Helped Ease My Depression and Anxiety Over the Holidays

by Amy Estes 12/13/19