It’s hard to grow up in the world that we live in and not have body image issues. No matter what you look like, you undoubtedly have been exposed to advertising or messaging that tells you there's something wrong with the way you look. From “detox” teas to “anti-aging” skincare products to shapewear, someone somewhere is constantly telling us that there is something we need to … [Read more...]
“This Isn’t Working”: How I Learned To Find the Best Therapist for Me
Content note: This article contains references to incest, childhood sexual abuse, and suicidal ideation. Admitting you need therapy can be hard. Finding a therapist can be very tough. Finding a good culturally competent therapist can be downright daunting. I was first put into therapy when I was ten years old. My mother, who has borderline personality disorder, was able to … [Read more...]
Letting People Go Is Not Cruel — It’s an Act of Self-Care
When I was in university, I became friends with someone. Let’s call them L. L and I were close. Really, really close. There was a period of time where we would meet up almost daily. Occasionally I would stay at L’s house for so long, unwilling to go home and be away from them, that I would stay the night. Whenever we weren’t together, we would text each other stupid nothings … [Read more...]
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