Ben Kassoy
Ben Kassoy (he/him) is the author of the poetry chapbook The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack (Bottlecap Press). He has written for the websites of Elle, GQ, Teen Vogue, Glamour, Details, and Women’s Health, and his poetry appears in Ghost City Review, JMWW, Sky Island Journal, and many others. Read more at benkassoy.com, and subscribe to his Substack at benkassoy.substack.com.
Writing Poetry Helps Me Cope With Depression—But Are Mental Health Struggles Required for My Creativity?
Writing poetry helps one writer cope with depression and anxiety. Here, he explores any links between creativity and mental health.
‘I Practiced Media Deprivation for a Week—Here’s How It Changed My Relationship With the Information I Consume’
Media deprivation can help folks reconsider how they consume information. Here's what one writer took from the experience.
The outfits 14 stylish people choose for a pick-me-up on a no good, very bad day
Sometimes, all it takes to turn around a bad day is a great outfit. Here, stylish people share the clothes that give them confidence.
The case for keeping your “love fern” when the relationship ends
During a breakup, letting go of relationship reminders—like photos, clothes, and letters—is common. But some things can take on new meaning, like a plant.
9 minimalist gift ideas for the newly Kondo’d loved one in your life
Need inspo for what gift someone who recently Kondo'd their life? Between donations, cooking classes, and sauna dates, ideas for minimalist gifts abound.
