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7 Unexpected Ways PTSD Affects My Life
Many people know the typical symptoms of PTSD – but we need to understand that everyone’s experience is different. This author’s unexpected symptoms show why.
Read MoreI Really Want to Be Well: Healing Trauma is Central to My Feminist Practice
Many of us have been wounded by the violent patriarchal, heteronormative, and racist structures that are the pillars of capitalism, empire, and colonization. Many of us long to be free. Healing ourselves — body, spirit, and mind — is essential to feminism. We must bring radical love back to the center of our movements. Radical self-love and self-care are central components to social justice.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Stop Comparing Mental Illness to Physical Illness
Should we be treating mental illness more like we treat physical illness? This is said to address mental health stigma, but here’s why it’s not helping.
Read MoreHow the White- and Cis-Washing of the Stonewall Movie Hurts Trans People of Color
Did you catch the trailer for the Stonewall movie? Kat Blaque’s sharing what was really going on the night of Stonewall and why it matters – and she knows some people aren’t going to like what she has to say.
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 You Can Responsibly Take Accountability When You Cause Harm To Another Person
I’m a rape and sexual assault survivor. For almost two years, I was in an emotionally, sexually, and physically violent friendship that frequently crossed my boundaries and made me feel unsafe. It took time for me to heal from what happened and relearn that the situation wasn’t my fault. My abuser never took full accountability…
Read More9 Fantastic Ways to Be a Practicing Feminist with Your Partner
What does feminism look like in a relationship? Try these great tips to foster a healthy, supportive partnership.
Read More4 Ways Latinxs Perpetuate Classism in Our Communities
Have you ever met someone who treated Latinx culture like this author’s classmate did? Here are some of the ways Latinxs with class (and often education) privilege can cause harm through classism.
Read MoreHere’s What It Really Means to Be a Furry
Is being a furry all about sex? Why do people dress up in fursuits? If you’ve ever wondered these questions and more, here’s a comic to clear up your misconceptions.
Read More7 Lies That Can Make You Think It’s Okay to Judge Women Who Like Sex
If you’re feeling okay about judging a “promiscuous” woman because of these myths, you need to know the truth behind them.
Read More5 Essential Ways to Support the Autistic Community in Autism Acceptance
You know it’s bad when an autistic person dreads every Autism Awareness Month. Let’s do better as allies with these tips.
Read More6 Steps to Explaining Your Transgender Identity to Your Immigrant Family
Many people are initially confused or ashamed when they realize that they don’t fit into their prescribed gender box, and may also feel depressed as they struggle to be their true selves. Most likely, your family will share these difficult feelings as well. You and your loved ones are about to embark on a lifelong journey, and you must prepare them.
Read More4 Strategies for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Ever experienced imposter syndrome – like thinking you don’t deserve your success? You’re no fraud, and you’re not alone. These tips can help.
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 MorePeople of Color Can’t Cure Your Racism, But Here Are 5 Things You Can Do Instead
Even when you’re intentional about anti-racist work, you’ll make mistakes. That’s normal, but there’s a difference between a sincere mistake and a lack of effort. It’s up to you to make an effort to unlearn oppressive attitudes, and you can’t just rely on someone else to cure you of your racism. Here’s why – with basic steps you can take to make a big difference.
Read MoreA Feminist Approach to Good Loving in 5 Steps
Most articles about being a good lover begin with “How to Please Your Man” directives. Not this one. The heart of being a good lover starts with communication and self-awareness, making sure that you always carry a self-awareness and communication tool-kit. So here are a few more pointers that I’ve developed on how to take a feminist approach to good loving.
Read More3 Exciting Ways Witchcraft and Feminism Intersect
Witchcraft means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. This author can’t separate their craft from their feminism – find out why they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Read MoreThe Truth About Father Bias in Family Courts
Patriarchy affects how custody battles are eventually ruled – and not because the court is particularly in favor of women. It’s true that mothers are more likely to receive custody of their children in a divorce. But the source of the bias is not in the courts – it’s in the marriage. So if we want to change the role of fathers in divorce, we must first address the roles of fathers in the home.
Read More4 Myths About Self-Harm We Urgently Need to Unlearn
Myth #2: “Self-harm is done for attention.” This author learned about self-harm at a young age, and in a terrible way. Let’s do better by unlearning these myths.
Read MoreWhy Getting Laid Isn’t the Answer to Ableism
A lot of ignorance exists around sex and disability, especially regarding media portrayals involving providers of commercial sex.The problem lies in the way it’s presented, encouraging the audience to gawk and giggle. At the end of the day, no one is actually meant to perceive disabled people as desirable. So yes, getting laid is awesome, but it isn’t the end-all, be-all for everyone.
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