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Loser Friend
To some, the notion that friends are supposed to build you up and make you feel good is obvious. But for others who are caught in toxic relationships, this may not be as apparent. Vlogger Lex discusses her experiences with “friends” who made her feel unwelcome and unappreciated, the effects of this treatment on her self-worth, and her decision to cut the toxicity out of her life.
Read More5 Ways to Boost Confidence
It happens like that – one minute I can be self-assured, and then the next, someone says something that makes me question my capabilities, or else something happens where I feel like I should’ve done better than I had. And because it’s so easy for us to go from high to low, what’s most important is to figure out ways to boost ourselves back up. Here are some techniques.
Read MoreSo You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know
There are lots of ways to be a great “ally” – and innumerable ways to be a terrible one. But it’s not rocket science. There are simple things you can keep in mind and do in order to be a better person “currently operating in solidarity with” the marginalized or oppressed. And while this list is not comprehensive, it’s definitely somewhere to start. So “allies,” let’s talk.
Read MoreMythbusting: Eating Disorder Recovery Edition
There are plenty of resources for people beginning recovery from any kind of eating disorder. And yet, it’s still difficult to get a straight answer for the most pressing question on people’s minds. What is recovery going to look like? Will it go on like this forever? Will I be strong enough to make it? Take it from me: Recovery is hard. But it doesn’t need to be any harder than it has to be.
Read MoreReproductive Justice When Abortion Is a Cultural Taboo
The topic of abortion is divisive for most people. Growing up in a culture where abortion is a taboo and illegal means that we don’t develop the vocabulary needed to organize. But how we approach the issue of abortion access with members of communities where speaking openly about abortion has dire consequences is key to change. It isn’t about what you and I believe. It’s about what women need.
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