Alyssa
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CW: discussion of eating disorders, but not of specific ED behaviors Today marks the start of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness). This week holds personal significance to me, as I’ve struggled with an eating disorder myself. Starting recovery has been life-changing, and I’ve already learned so much about intuitive eating, food freedom, body neutrality, […]
Nicole D.
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If you’re anything like me, you dove head first into TikTok during the pandemic. No, really. Sometimes, a friend will send me a funny one and then I’ll get lost on TikTok for HOURS. As someone who loves variety, I love that my “For You” Page is constantly showing me new content. And while it […]
Matt J.
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I’m gay. I’ve known that for a long time, even before I knew “gay” was a thing. All I knew when I was younger was that if you’re a boy, you needed to get a girlfriend when you reached a certain age, and if you were a girl, you needed to get a boyfriend. Despite […]
Brynne
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Hello everyone, and Happy New Year! Personally, I know that I am excited for a fresh start this year. 2020 has not been easy, and I am ready to move on. Doesn’t 2021 have a nice ring to it? Anyways, regardless of how last year went for you, January is always a time for new […]
Chloe
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It’s a new year, and you know what that means – a lot of New Year’s Resolutions and “New Year, New Me”s. The moment 2020 changes to 2021, December 31st turns into January 1st, it feels like a new beginning. You’re determined to use that positive energy to “change yourself for the better”. Ironically though, […]
Mackenzie H.
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Acknowledging your pain is an important step in recovery “There’s nothing wrong with a little pain…in fact, sometimes it takes death to teach us about life; it takes misery to teach us about joy. So, embrace it when it comes. Say it’s a part of life… Experience it!… Let it come out. Then forget it.” […]
Matt J.
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I have to admit that I have often looked down upon myself. I have used words against myself like “fat” or “ugly.” I truly felt this way. Then I lost weight. I thought that this would somehow be a cure-all and would make me feel amazing about myself. Turns out, it wasn’t. I still talked […]
Olivia
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Time management is something that many people struggle with right now, as many of us have had changes in our regular schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have had to adjust to working and going to school online, or maybe not having these same obligations during the summer. I know for me, […]
Camille
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Self-care is a term that has been gaining increased popularity in the past few years. If you Google “self-care”, you will be greeted with lists of activities that you can do. Many of the ideas are focused on taking care of your physical needs including sleep, diet, and exercise. Others will aim to improve your […]
Matt J.
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While I am biracial, I grew up in a household heavily influenced by Latinx/Mexican culture. To anyone familiar with it, there isn’t a thing that can’t be fixed with some good, ‘ol VapoRub. Sore throat? Here’s some VapoRub. Bleeding out? Here’s some Vaporub. Struggling with your mental health? VapoRub is sure to fix it. From […]