Darcy Castro

I’ve reached the point where I can barely stand social media. I’m a middle-aged suburban mom of four whose peers seem to love Instagram reels or scrolling through Facebook. Instead, I’m bombarded by content generated by algorithms that are so polarizing it gives me anxiety and see nothing but children and adults glazed over at their phones in a hypnotic trance.   I’d rather sit down in peace with a copy of the Marietta Daily Journal instead of that hyper-partisan, clinically-addictive online...

I finally feel like I’ve had adequate time to decompress from my Mrs. America experience, and process the emotions that have spanned years of preparation for this opportunity. I want to thank everyone who supported me on my journey of growth through the medium of pageantry, but first I have something to share. Pageantry is a personal development vehicle, and a goal that can be a life-changing catalyst for many women. Not everyone understands the sport, and that’s ok. But from my vantage...

From the winter 2020 issue of The Magazine Lifestyle. Holidays for our family of six will always be a little bittersweet in our...