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4 Ways I’ve Grown Stronger From Surviving Childhood Trauma
“I am a survivor with a haunting creation myth.” This author’s starting to see their strength – instead of feeling shame. These moving reflections can help make space for survivors of childhood trauma.
Read MoreHow to Be a Good Ally to Fat People Who Appear to Have Lost Weight
“I mean it as a compliment when I notice you’ve lost weight!” Okay. But just because you’re well-intentioned doesn’t mean what you say doesn’t have a harmful impact. I know your perception of me might have changed because you’re socialized to believe smaller is better, but there are better ways to behave when you notice someone has lost weight.
Read MoreI Got a STD the First Time I Had Sex
It was April Fool’s Day when my boyfriend told me he (now we) had a STD. I laughed for thirty seconds until I realized he wasn’t joking.
Read More4 Reasons Why Being Pro-Black Isn’t the Same as Being Anti-White
Ever felt like someone speaking up for the Black community was being “reverse racist?” You might be surprised by what’s perpetuating this belief – and you should check out why pro-Black does not mean anti-white.
Read MoreHow Intersectional Feminism Transformed Me from an Asshole to an Activist
After leading my students, all high school seniors, on a field trip to a local domestic violence (DV) organization to get a better understanding of intimate partner violence (IPV), I didn’t expect to be the one to leave with an epiphany. On the bus ride back to school, I messaged my ex who had been…
Read More3 Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Consent and Bodily Autonomy – And How to Fix Them
Many of us send messages that hurt children’s ability to recognize and communicate about when their personal boundaries are violated. Here are some practical, everyday ways to change that.
Read MoreThese 8 Assumptions We Make About Teens with Mental Illness Are Dangerous – Here’s Why We Need to Stop
Some of these assumptions are super common – they’re just what adults tend to think about teenagers. Have you recognized how these thoughts can go wrong?
Read More5 Things Queer and Questioning Indigenous Folks Should Consider About Claiming Two Spirit Identity
Two Spirit is an identity that resonates with a lot of Native LGBTQIA+ folks – but it doesn’t work for everyone. If you’re thinking about identifying as Two Spirit, this can help point you in the direction that’s right for you.
Read MoreWhy I Don’t Suppress My Gender Identity in the Workplace
Professionalism is a funny term. It masquerades as neutral, despite being loaded with immense oppression. For years, professionalism has been my enemy because it requires that my gender identity is constantly and unrepentantly erased. But I finally realized something: As transgender, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming people, we deserve better.
Read MoreHow Being the Only Black Student Taught Me What Internalized Racism Is Really About
We learned a lot from this author’s understanding of the “bigger picture” around internalized racism – and her inspiring story of finding community. Can you relate to her transformation?
Read MoreWe Are the Youth: Sharing Stories of LGBTQ Youth in the US
While mainstream media perpetually assaults us with oppressive stereotypes (if there is any representation of us at all), marginalized people are taking the online world by storm. This specific photographic project “captures the incredible diversity and uniqueness among the LGBTQ youth population,” providing them with a space to share their stories. Check it out!
Read MoreThese African Men Just Called Out Hollywood’s Stereotypes – And the Result Is Hilarious
“We’re talking to you, shirtless Matthew McConaughey.” Do you recognize any of these movies or stereotypes about African men?
Read MoreThis Is What Happens When We Teach Men to Be Wolves
When we teach young boys how to “act like a man,” what are we really teaching them? Poet Joseph Capehart argues that our socially constructed view of masculinity is wolf-like: violent, aggressive, and emotionless. And our boys – and later, our men – struggle with and suffer from that. So watch this performance and rethink what masculinity means to you and yours.
Read MoreThe Perfect Makeup Tutorial for Asian American Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced
She may be stereotyped as quiet and submissive – but this woman’s fierce “makeup tutorial” shuts those stereotypes down in the most brilliant way.
Read MoreBefore Anyone Messes With Her Family, She Has This to Say About Homophobia
You may be speechless after this heart-wrenching poem, but you’ll be glad this poet found her words. What’s it like when someone devalues your family in the name of family values? Find out as one woman tackles homophobia, shame, and a culture of violence to stand up for her future children and her right to love. (Trigger Warning)
Read More6 Tips for Working in Solidarity with Muslim Women
Every few days, I get a question along the lines of “How do you reconcile your Muslim faith with feminism?” These questions have always puzzled me because I find that Islam and feminism complement each other well. If you’re interested in supporting Muslim women in feminism – which, as feminists, you should be –here are six tips to embrace to be better peers.
Read MoreTime for a New Year’s Revolution: How Diet Culture Upholds Capitalism
“Diet culture” refers to a society that is so inundated with dieting propaganda that it affects how we relate to ourselves and each other. And in case you haven’t noticed, we live in one. Watch vlogger Melissa A. Fabello use food psychology to explain how the restrict-and-binge cycle hurts everyone except the industries that are creating your body dissatisfaction.
Read More5 Ways to Reclaim Your Christianity After Coming Out as Queer
If you’re like this author, you left church not because you no longer believe, but to escape oppression. But as a queer person of any faith, you can find a healing and understanding spiritual journey with these inspiring tips.
Read More4 Ways to Navigate Educational Privilege as a First-Generation College Student
Being a first-generation college student is hard. You don’t have the same access or resources as your peers, AND you might find yourself feeling disconnected from your family or place of origin. This article provides some great ideas that will not only help make the process feel easier and more safe, they will also help hold you accountable to your new privilege.
Read MoreHow I Stopped Internalizing the Shame of Rape Culture
If you can relate to the way this author learned about keeping her body safe, then you probably carry a lot of shame. Get some relief with this inspiring story of learning to embrace your womanhood.
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