As women, most of us are told in one way or another throughout the course of our lives, that we are only really welcome in the world if our bodies are found to be attractive to other people based on the beauty standards of our time.
Feminism
12 Ways to Increase Your Sex Positivity
Being sex positive means not only accepting, but embracing and celebrating the wide spectrum of sexual expressions and identities that exist in our world ranging from highly sexual to asexual.
“Scars” – A Body Positive Memoir
Imagine talking to your body parts lovingly, imagine them talking to you. These are your treasures that you get to keep
Learning to Love My Younger Self: Re-storying a Life
That compassion changed things for me. It felt like a re-write of my story. It felt like a shame lifter. It felt like I could forgive myself and even discover that no forgiveness was necessary. It was powerful.
5 Mental Health Hazards to avoid for Allies/wanna-be’s Trying to Stay Woke
I now know that putting my head back in the sand will never be possible and that decisions about opting in or out of various struggles will always be complicated.
When the Stakes are High – Caring for Your Mental Health When Debating Things That Matter
If your safety, housing, employment, human rights or mental health is at risk based on the outcome of a debate then you are a significant stakeholder in the debate and caring for your mental health is paramount.
Bad Behavior – Who’s Responsible?
But when these types of situations come up over and over again, I have to believe that this is a systemic problem and that ONLY holding the individual responsible will not solve it.
How to Reduce Suicides – A Guide for Everyone
Suicide impacts all of us and speaks about who we are as a society. We can all work towards healing our society.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – The New Hysteria
The problem with the way the diagnosis of BPD is being applied, is that, the individuals’ experience of trauma is often minimized or ignored.
Men & Trauma- Anger, Anxiety, Addiction & Depression
While PTSD is becoming more recognized and treated, within the military, men experience trauma in a variety of other contexts.
It's Not Just You 