As a transgender boy, denial and the pressure of societal standards for masculinity keep me from realizing who I truly am. After all, I prefer to keep my hair long. Fitness and sports aren’t my thing. I get easily upset while watching sad films or when I’m insulted. These are just a few of the […]
Growing up, your perception of yourself is naturally influenced by those around you – and thus, in addition to environmental influences on our mental health, the environment can drastically change how we perceive our mental health in relation to others. When I was younger, I struggled with anxious thoughts and a negative self-image. I once […]
CW: Mentions of self-harm, harmful behaviors, and addiction. Two years ago, I couldn’t imagine giving up self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury (SH/NSSI). Because my wounds would always heal, I felt like there was no risk in engaging in these behaviors. Now that I’ve been clean for over a year, I can appreciate the growth and healing […]
I was recently evacuated for the third time due to a major wildfire in California. Because of my past experiences, I was prepared to leave my home this time. Though the emotions never get easier to cope with, with experience I have learned how to be more efficient during these times. In the case that […]
CW: Self-harm, depression, and anxiety. I have a lot of bad habits, all varying in severity – from procrastination to my habits of cutting and skin picking, often to the point of self-injury. Both are self-destructive tendencies that harm me in some capacity, but the difference lies in the type of harm. In my opinion, […]
Hi friends! I’m sure we’ve all struggled to cope with a difficult relative over the holidays – I know I have – so, I wanted to come up with some tips on how to reflect on our family time during the holidays. No matter what you celebrate, the size of your family, or the difficulties […]
This information is intended for general knowledge only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult your doctor before starting any new health or exercise routines. If you’ve been on social media lately, there’s a pretty good chance you may have gotten wind of the popular fitness and wellness challenges being promoted through platforms like Instagram […]
CW: Mentions of PTSD, details of car accident. A couple of years ago, I was in a severe car accident. I was left with medical complications, went through emergency surgery, and spent the night alone in the hospital due to COVID-19 restrictions. After successful surgery and finally reuniting with my family, I was faced with […]
I have a pet hamster named Viktor. Most of my past pets were hamsters. When I was little, I gave little thought to taking care of them. Instead, I left that up to my mom or older brother. I was interested in playing with them, though. It usually didn’t work out since we never formed […]
At age fourteen, I thought that I had everything figured out. I thought that I was unique in knowing what I wanted my career to be: singing and songwriting. While I still adore those two things and would love to pursue them full-time, it’s not the only thing that I ended up wanting to do. […]
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