Posts Tagged ‘Self-Worth’
A Reclamation of Our Personal Rights as Asian American Women
“I’m sick of other people talking about my body.” There’s way too much silence around these struggles for Asian American women – but this author’s demanding better.
Read MoreA Much-Needed Letter to a Very Sexually Active Teenager
Were you or are you a sexually active teenager? This author wrote some loving affirmation and advice to her younger self, and it’s a refreshing rejection of society’s sex-shaming.
Read MoreHere’s What Happens When We Erase Bisexuality – And How You Can Be a Better Ally
Do you know what it’s like to be bisexual when people assume you must be gay or straight? This article breaks down the damaging result of bi erasure, and shows how to be a better ally to bisexual people.
Read MoreFor Women Who Are ‘Difficult to Love’ – From the Poet Behind Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade,’ Warsan Shire
If you didn’t know her before, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard of Warsan Shire now – her words were featured on Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.” If you’ve ever been called “difficult to love,” this powerful poem is for you.
Read MoreHow Saying ‘Everything Happens For A Reason’ Hurts Grieving People Instead of Helping
If you’re grieving or know somebody who is, you may have come across the words “everything happens for a reason.” But here’s what this phrase gets wrong – and what to offer instead.
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