I used to wear smaller jeans and fake a smile. I liked having as many friends as possible. I would’ve never considered myself a leader. I didn’t care for dumplings or feta cheese. I had longer, blonder hair. My camera roll was filled with “progress pictures” of my body. I was fighting a losing battle with myself. I was in denial and I was exhausted—but I never would have admitted it.
 

A few years ago, I decided I didn’t want to be “that” girl anymore. I didn’t want to be the girl who “does it all.” It was only recently I learned how to break away from her. Rather than trying to be a superwoman for everyone else, I decided to be my own hero.

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Hi, I’m Sar!
But not the Sarah some of you may have gotten to know.

 

I am a proud University of Rhode Island alumni. After graduation, I quit what I thought was my dream marketing job and listened to my gut. Instead of following what I “should be doing,” I am taking my twenties to live intuitively, making each day as big and bold as possible. I have been actively working on my eating disorder recovery for three
years and in May of 2025 I will be graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University with my Masters of Social Work.
 

I freaking love dumplings and feta cheese. I have nine tattoos. I am always late posting on BeReal. I have my Level 2 Sommelier certification and am a sushi/spicy mayo enthusiast. My camera roll is filled with
pictures of my people and the world around us. I put my all into everything I do. I am an author, professional speaker, and advocate. I am struggling; I am strong.
 

Some things haven’t changed. I still love watching Food Network like I did when I was a little girl. I’d still do anything for the people I care about. I am still learning to love myself.
 

Today and every day from here on out, I am choosing to be the person I want to be. And I hope you like her, because I’m really starting to.