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Moving Forward After Trauma: How to Make Romantic Relationships Work
Self-awareness, communication, and a strong support system are crucial to getting the relationship you deserve.
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Matthew
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Just Because My Parents’ Divorced, Doesn’t Mean I Will
Watching my parent's marriage fail made me feel like there was no point to dating, romance, or love in general.
Gabrielle
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Why Racism Still Matters
The shooting in Charleston proved that racism is not just a generational problem. As a young biracial woman, Gabrielle examines the tragedy with her unique lense.
Vibrant Communications
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Why I’m Happy to Be Single on Valentine’s Day
This will be my 23rd Valentines Day. It will also be my 23rd Valentines Day single. I’m not the go-to person for relationship advice, but I do know that in my life, my friends are the most important people to me…besides my family of course. And my cat. I would be lying if I said […]
Brynn
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Why I’m Happy to Be Single on Valentine’s Day
Maybe someday Brynn will find someone to share her life with, but for now she's pretty happy about her single status.
Vibrant Communications
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Defusing Distress: How You Can Help Someone in Need
Encountering someone who appears to be in emotional distress can be a frightening experience. You might not know how to react at first. “Should I go over and talk to them?” “Should I call someone?” “Maybe I should just keep walking.” While these are all perfectly common reactions, know that you can help – and […]
Melaine
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How To Tell A Secret Without Hurting Anyone
Secrets have a lot of power, and if you admit them, you literally strip all the power away out of them.” –Steven McMorran of the band Satellite Secrets are something we all struggle with at one point or another, whether it is keeping them from others or even keeping them from ourselves. They can be […]
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How to Help: When a Friend Reaches Out
Introducing Becca, this week’s guest blogger. Becca is an employee at the MHA-NYC Communications Department helping out with Social Media and running the You Matter Tumblr. When she isn’t working, she’s pursuing her Master’s Degree in Social Work Counseling. Being there for each other is a mark of a great friendship. You learn to rely […]
Melaine
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The Three Words that Can Be Hardest to Say: Melanie’s Valentine’s Challenge
“I love you” seems like three simple words, but they can be the hardest to say. It can be hard to say them for many different reasons, for example it may make you feel vulnerable or you may worry how the other person will react. It’s always nice to hear someone say “I love you,” […]
Lauren
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Singles Awareness Day: How to Survive Valentine’s When It’s Just You
Whether you are feeling lonely, working through rough patches, or stressing over what to get for your new boo -- Valentine’s Day can induce a lot of heartache...