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Here’s Why I Stayed With an Abusive Partner for 11 Years
If you’ve ever wondered “Why did they stay?” when you heard someone was abused, here are eleven years worth of answers. They really show why survivors need us to stop judging them and start listening.
Read More5 Feelings I Struggle with Because of Internalized Mental Health Stigma
If you have any mental illnesses, then you’re probably familiar with mental health stigma – and how it can make you feel. Celia Edell shares how she’s unlearning the lies of the stigma.
Read MoreMy Ex-Husband Used Religion As an Excuse to Abuse Me
She tried to be a “good Christian wife,” but her ex-husband and his family had a disturbing idea of what that meant.
Read MoreWe Need To Rethink The Term ‘South Asian’ — Here’s Why
For the more structurally privileged amongst us especially, we really need to stop using our Brownness as a shield to deflect from recognizing our privileges.
Read MoreHow To Exercise Out Of Self-Love – Not Due To Fat-Shaming
Ever feel like it’s hard to focus on health and fitness without feeling ashamed of your body? These tips will help you find a more loving approach.
Read MoreNot Sure What People Mean By ‘Triggering?’ This Article Is Your One-Stop 101
We thought we knew most there was to know about triggering, but even we learned a few new things in this great 101.
Read MoreUnschooling, Radical Self-Expression, and Other New-Age Necessities: Tips for Managing Your Life as a Nontraditional Thinking Parent
My daughters are the most eye-opening experiences I’ve had in my 36 years of living. They’ve helped me to see both my potential and my limitations, and they’ve helped me to understand the need for deeper, more consistent dialogue around self-exploration and radical self-expression. These understandings have led to some pretty radical shifts in how the four of us choose to live.
Read MoreA Guide to Self-Care When Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Activism
What do you do with those relationships with people who don’t support your social justice activism? These self-care tips may help.
Read MoreAfrica Is Not a Derailment Tactic: Why Belittling ‘First World Problems’ Is Oppressive
“This is not important. First world problems!” Do you know how you’re perpetuating oppression by making comments like these?
Read MoreI Know I’m Queer — Now What?
I’ve seen many wonderful articles that discuss questioning and defining your sexual orientation. However, there is a comparative lack of guidance when it comes to actually deciding what to do with such an epiphany. Just take a deep breath and remember to take things at your own pace. You know you’re queer – now let’s focus on what happens next.
Read More5 Ways to Rebuild And Love Yourself After An Emotionally Abusive Relationship
If I could describe the impact and aftermath of emotional abuse in one word, it would be invisible. Emotional abuse may leave no physical marks, but the depth of the scars and the weight of the pain creates a burden that people can’t see—or don’t want to. According to Psychology Today’s Andrea Matthews, emotionally abusive…
Read MoreSo You Want to Be a Male Feminist? Here Are 11 Simple Rules to Follow
Dear cis men, there’s plenty of room for you in the feminist movement. But first, you must remember that feminism was created to address the unique oppression that women have historically faced, while acknowledging how overwhelmingly present that oppression still is and the many ways in which you benefit from it. Check out this article for more ally protocols.
Read More5 Ways To End Stigmas Against Mental Health Care In Communities Of Color
I first went to a therapist at my university’s health center during my sophomore year. I decided to go because of anxiety caused by a health scare. After I filled out a mountain of paperwork, a white male counselor did my intake. The counselor gave me some peace of mind; he assured me that I…
Read More4 Things We Should Stop Saying to Suicidal People (And What to Try Instead)
“What about the people you’ll leave behind?” It’s hard to know what to say if a friend tells you they’re suicidal. This guide will help.
Read MoreGet Stuff Fixed In Your Building! 3 Steps That Really Work & Help Stop Gentrification
Again and again, gentrification prices people out of neighborhoods and makes renters feel powerless over their circumstances. But there is one thing that can withstand gentrification: people coming together.
Read More4 Ways to Be an Ally to People with Invisible Disabilities
We can’t determine who has a disability simply from appearance. So how can we be allies in everyday life for people with invisible disabilities? These will help.
Read More6 Things To Do If Your Social Justice Job is a Toxic Environment
Unfortunately, as many idealistic activists have found, too many non-profit organizations have dysfunctional work environments. So what can you do if you’re working in one?
Read MoreMy Doctors Said My Debilitating Menstrual Pain Was ‘Fine’
People with this level of menstrual pain are dismissed far too often. Here’s a horrible story of thirteen years of agony before doctors took this woman’s endometriosis seriously.
Read MoreJust Because It Doesn’t Affect You Personally Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Oppressive
Ever come across a social justice issue that didn’t seem like a problem to you? This comic breaks down why people say things like “we’ve got bigger fish to fry” – and why they need to stop.
Read More5 Reasons We Need Black-Only Spaces (And No, Reverse Racism Isn’t One of Them)
This author’s experience after the Charleston church shooting showed them why black-only spaces are as necessary as ever. These reasons leave no doubt.
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