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What You Need to Know About Becoming Sober as a Trauma Survivor
Trauma shouldn’t be something taboo to discuss in recovery circles – so here’s what this author wishes she had known about being a trauma survivor in recovery.
Read More3 Reasons Why I’m Unapologetically Open About My Experiences of Rape
Why would someone be open about experiencing sexual assault in a society that condemns people for doing so? These are some empowering reasons.
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 More4 Teenage Girl Tropes Spreading Dangerous Stereotypes in the Media
#1: “The ‘jailbait’ teenage girl.” You’ve probably encountered these types of teenage girls in the media – but have you thought about what they say about our society?
Read More4 Ways Therapists Failed Me As a Woman
Stereotyping, making assumptions – it’s hard to find healing with mental health professionals following these patterns. Here’s what many therapists could do differently.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to My Former Abuser
Every survivor’s experience is different, but if you’ve been through partner abuse, this story of strength and survival can remind you of why you never deserved abuse.
Read More5 Lessons Buffy Taught Me That Helped Me Survive Depression
“Our wounds don’t make us weak – they make us human.” Fiction can be more than just entertainment. Turns out Buffy the Vampire Slayer had some great mental health tips!
Read MoreCan Abuse Be Unintentional? 3 Reasons That’s the Wrong Question to Ask
“I don’t think they meant to be abusive.” Do you think intent matters when it comes to abuse? Here’s why we should focus on different questions instead.
Read More4 Important Reasons Why Disability Visibility Matters
This author’s actively choosing to be visibly disabled. What does that mean? Read this and you’ll know why disability visibility is an act of radical love.
Read MoreHere’s How You Can Get the Most Out of Therapy
Therapy doesn’t exactly come with a user guide. So how can you get the most out of your time in therapy? These suggestions can be helpful.
Read More100 Everyday Ways That Feminism Has Changed My Life
“Feminism is my operating system.” When you add them all up, this is a POWERFUL impact! How has feminism changed your life?
Read More7 Reasons to Be Good to Yourself After Intimate Partner Violence
#4: “A lot of what you’ve been conditioned to believe about yourself isn’t true.” If you’ve been abused by a partner, do yourself the favor of receiving these messages.
Read More4 Insecure Thoughts I Have During Sex Thanks to Internalized Sexism
#1: “How do I look?” These thoughts are pretty common during sex – but have you considered how misogyny might be the source? Here’s how to deal.
Read More6 Free or Affordable Tips for Intersex People Trying to Get By
If you’re an intersex person trying to survive, it can be tough finding medical care and other resources. This author gets it – and these tips can help.
Read MoreHere’s the Encouragement You Need to Love Yourself Even Though You’ve Made Mistakes
You’ve probably come across encouragement to love yourself before – but how can you show yourself love if you’ve done “bad” things? Justin Hubbell offers a great answer.
Read MoreWhat What It Means to ‘Hold Space’ for Someone – Plus 8 Tips to Help You Do It Well
#4: “Keep your ego out of it.” It’s tempting to “fix” others’ problems with advice – but holding space might be what they need instead. Here’s how to do it.
Read More5 Messages I Really Needed (But Never Got) as a Queer Teenager
We have to do better by queer teenagers. These truths can give you a good idea of how to better support the queer teenagers in your life.
Read More3 Questions We Ask Ourselves When Internalized Misogyny Warps Our Point of View
“Am I smart enough for this?” Even if you’re a woman, you might hold harmful ideas about what being a woman means. These ideas for what to ask yourself instead from Celia Edell can help.
Read More8 Relationship Reminders for Bisexual Women That You Don’t Get Nearly Enough
Did you catch the media’s biphobia about Amber Heard’s divorce from Johnny Depp? We get way too much of that, so here’s the opposite – loving reminders for bisexual women.
Read More5 Ways to Navigate Consent with a Partner Who Has Trouble Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries is a challenge for many people – so what do you do about sexual consent if your partner has a hard time saying “no?” Try these steps.
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