I’m rachel a. dawson.

also known as rad.

my pronouns are She/her. I'm a believer with an always evolving faith. I'm a writer at heart, and work full-time in university communications (with a dozen other side hustles, too). I'm an Enneagram one, an INFJ, and a highly sensitive person. basically, i should buy stock in tissues. I'm gluten-free and (mostly) vegan, and i’ll never turn down nerds gummy clusters. I’m a big fan of tattoos, wearing all black, having braids or buns in my hair, painting my nails fun colors, and being barefoot outside, especially if i can frolic and watch a sunrise or sunset. My favorite places to spend time are at home, on my counselor’s couch, at farmers’ markets, in nature, at bookstores or libraries, or wherever a roadtrip will take me.

Speaking of books, I read a lot of them and share my thoughts on my bookstagram and booktok. i also write a newsletter on substack here.

I'll keep it real with you, always. 

This is where I record bits of my journey, the highs and lows of my story, and the bravest words I can find. It's my prayer that what you find here encourages you, gives you a new idea, reminds you of truth, or leaves you a little better and feeling a little less alone.

a big part of my story involves surviving rape, abuse, + the PTSd that followed. you can read more of my story here.

a few of my favEs: