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Why We Must Stop Believing Pain and Illness Are Punishments for Our Mistakes
This author knew how healing was “supposed” to look – and she internalized the messages that she had to “fix” herself to deserve love and wellness. If you can relate, these touching reflections are for you.
Read MoreIf Your Goal In Therapy Is To ‘be Happy,’ You Might Want To Rethink That. Here’s Why.
So if you’re not going to therapy or living life to become happy, what’s the point? I started asking the same thing. And what I learned along the way kind of blew my mind wide open.
Read More8 Signs Your Friendship Might Be Abusive
You know that romantic and sexual relationships can be abusive – but do you know how to look out for abusive behavior in a friendship? Here are some of the signs.
Read More9 Lies People Tell You When You Come Out as Bisexual – And How to Heal From Them
“Pick a side,” “You’re confused” – if you haven’t come across these biphobic messages yet, you probably will. Here’s why they’re all wrong about you – with the affirming truth of what it means to be bisexual.
Read MoreAre You Called ‘Whipped’ or Committed? Our Sexist Double Standards For Dating
Have you had to deal with our society’s double standards when it comes to commitment in relationships? This comic reveals how these standards relate to toxic gender roles.
Read MoreYour Weekly Feminist Round-Up! – 10/10/2014
This Friday (and every Friday) we’re pulling together a Weekly Feminist Round-Up, a collection of the top sociopolitical news stories and creative justice-focused content from around the globe that you may have missed this week.
Read More6 Subtle Microaggressions That Show Up in College – And Their Simple Solutions
Everyday examples of classism, ableism, and more – these shouldn’t be part of the college experience, so here’s how we can avoid these microaggressions.
Read MoreHow I’ve Learned to Cope with the Voices in My Head
At first, she tried to fight it. So how did she learn to cope with her mental disorder instead? Find out what a difference understanding can make.
Read MoreWhy Using the Right Pronouns Might Not Get the Reaction You Expect
Once you know how it actually feels for someone when you get their pronouns right, you’ll realize there’s no one “right” way to respond. Check it out.
Read MoreGot Confidence? If You’re a Woman, Prepare for This Backlash
Confidence is supposed to be a good thing. So why do women get these reactions? Have you ever had to deal with this?
Read MoreHow to Slay the Oppression Dragon (And Get the Intersectional Justice We’ve All Been Waiting For)
Like adventure stories and taking down oppression? Then this comic is for you! It shows how kyriarchy works – as one big beast led by multiple systems that work together to keep us all down. And it also gives us some insight on what we’ve all been looking for, the key to defeating this oppressive beast so we can all live happily and harmoniously together.
Read MoreHe Said ‘You’re Too Fat to Be Raped’ – And Here’s Her Stunning Response
What would you say to the idea that “fat bodies can never be raped?” Beck Cooper’s response includes a “rape prevention potluck” – and her words will floor you.
Read MoreI Have a Mental Disorder – And No, I’m Not Sorry
If anyone expects you to apologize for how your mental disorder or illness shows up, this comic is a great answer to them.
Read More6 Fiercely Feminist Steps to Aging Gracefully
In a world that values youth and beauty way more than it should, how can you “age well” as a feminist? Try these affirming strategies!
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A Smile Isn’t an Invitation for Harassment – So Could You Stop, Please?
Women smile for a lot of reasons. So why is it that harassers always want to make it about them?
Read MoreThese Double Standards Have Got to Go
Ever feel like people treat you the way they wouldn’t want to be treated? Here a chance to recognize that. Some of our cultural norms reveal that many people operate by some pretty messed up double standards. This comic puts those standards side-by-side so we can understand exactly what’s wrong here and do something to make sure we all get the respect we deserve.
Read MoreToo Rich for My Blood: 3 Survival Strategies for the Poor and Working Class
In our classist society, we’re so quick to blame and shame people struggling financially. So we don’t have compassionate conversations about poverty, its emotional and cultural impact, and how to survive it.
Read MoreSpend Money Like an Activist: A Guide for Politically Conscious Buying
It’s no secret that money is exchanged at uncomfortably high rates throughout the US, and the more politically savvy among us might begin to wonder how our dollars can make a difference for social change. Thankfully, several effective strategies exist for us to pick and choose from, depending on our own personal situations and how we want to activate a plan.
Read MoreIf Our Freedom is Criminal, We Must Change the Laws
We must continue to run to freedom. We must continue to raze institutions that do not service our freedom. It is the knowing that we are running to freedom that causes so much anxiety and anger. It is the fear that we might know ourselves powerful and fierce, greater than any chain that tries to keep us bound. We must continue to rise, like dandelions.
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