Fe
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You Matter blogger Fe wrote a poem to convey how they believe that everyone is infinitely valuable no matter what they look like and no matter how much or how little labor they can do. With this poem, Fe wants to remind everyone that You Matter. The world tells us That we are not enough […]
Chloe
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We’ve all compared our test scores to that of our friend’s, compared our abilities to those of our siblings’, compared our lives to those on social media. The list can go on and on and on. Although comparing ourselves to others can be useful in giving us the motivation to push ourselves to become our […]
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 […]
Jai
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“Aren’t you something to admire” –Justin Timberlake, Mirrors “Siri, define self-esteem”. According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, “self-esteem” is defined as “the degree to which the qualities and characteristics contained in one’s self-concept are perceived to be positive. It reflects a person’s physical self-image, view of his or her accomplishments and capabilities, [...]
Mackenzie H.
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Just like my dad says, “At the end of the day, it’s all about looking in the mirror and liking what you see.” Many of us tend to create our own interpretation behind the meaning of “perfection.” The majority of us walk around and glance at our surroundings and peers while picking out the “perfect” […]
Willa
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When I find it impossible to lift myself out of bed or bring myself to smile, I think of the little girl I used to know, the little girl I used to be. In my head she exudes all the qualities I wish I still had. She finds solace in her thoughts in times of […]
Ashley H.
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To most people, snakes are extremely frightening. They’re slimy, they’re gross, and worst of all, they can bite! They fall in the same category as spiders, according to many people. However, there is a community of people who have a deep love for snakes; myself included. In my journey as a first-time snake owner I’ve […]