Hi! I’m Laura. Welcome to my little corner of the internet.

I’m a 24 years old still figuring things out, but I know this: I care deeply about healing, truth, growth, and what it means to live a thoughtful life. I come from a science background and graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in May 2025 with my Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

Living and Learning with Laura is a space where I write through the in-betweens. You’ll find personal essays, reflections on mental health, thoughts about science and identity, notes on recovery and becoming yourself — and some travel stories to boot.

I started this blog as a way to write out loud — not as an expert, but as someone in process. Writing helps me understand myself and the world better, and my hope is that something here helps you feel more seen, more curious, or a little less alone.

If anything resonates, I’d love for you to stick around, read a few posts, or even reach out. This space is here for honest thoughts, open questions, and the messy middle. I’m glad you are here.