Archive for 2012
5 Socially Accountable Things You Can Do on Thanksgiving
How can we be accountable allies to Indigenous people? These practical suggestions for Thanksgiving give you steps for all year long.
Read MoreThe Pain of Being Poor: Masculinity and Manhood in a Recession
Male socialization runs so deep through our veins. For many, the shame of not having money, the shame of not being able to provide, collapses upon every other facet of our lives. Few of us speak the shame. Few of us hold the shame, look at it, and let it be within us but not of us. Few of us know how.
Read MoreFive Ways to Support a Loved One in Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorders are difficult – not just for the sufferer, but admittedly for the people who care about that person, too. This is an article specifically for those of you who need a place to start, who are saying, “I know that my friend or family member has a history with an eating disorder. Now what?”
Read MoreThe Beautiful Daughter: How My Korean Mother Gave Me the Courage to Transition
As an adopted child, I promised myself that I would find my family in Korea. So when I came out as a trans woman, I could never find the will to move forward with my transition – taking hormones or surgery – despite the opportunity to do so. And my hesitation was largely due to my unknown family living far away in Korea. So I went to find my biological mother.
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong with Gossiping and How To Speak Out Against It
Gossip is a form of emotional and verbal bullying that many people minimize. While you may not be pushing someone into a locker or stealing their milk money, it’s extremely hurtful to the target’s self esteem, mental health and friendships. Learn some tips on how to speak out against it.
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