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My College Binge-Drinking Led to Full-Fledged Alcoholism Before I Even Turned 21
This author never expected to spend her 21st birthday as a recovering alcoholic. Here are the signs that she was dependent on alcohol, and why she says admitting she needed help was the best thing she could have done.
Read MoreThink Makeup Means Vanity? Here’s Some Brutal Honesty About How Wrong You Are
Not everyone finds empowerment by going makeup-free. Sha’Condria “iCon” Sibley shares her struggles with acne, eczema, and more – and proves how makeup can be a powerful tool for survival.
Read More5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Support the Asexual Youth in Your Life
“You’ll grow out of it.” Life is confusing for any young person trying to sort out conflicting messages about sex – but for asexual people, it can be even harder. So here are some ways we can better support asexual youth.
Read MoreI Didn’t Realize I Internalized the Male Gaze – Until I Was Sexualizing Women
Feeling as if she needed to prove her own lesbianism outwardly, this author adopted the male gaze. Here’s her story of how she became one of the boys – and not shockingly, a very poor one – and how we can all do better to respect the women in our lives.
Read More4 Damaging Myths About Mental Health in the US
“2. If the mentally ill just wanted help, they could get it.” This video sets the record straight on mental health stigma. Are there any other mental health myths you’d like to dispel?
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