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This past week has been one of the toughest of my life. My boyfriend of nearly seven months broke up with me. I didn’t see it coming, so that made it all the more difficult for me. When we first broke up, it felt like the end of the world. I cried. A lot. But […]
Jade
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In the United States, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While it’s important to learn about AAPI history and support AAPI creatives, businesses, organizations, and everyday people year-round, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a good time to really make that support a priority. One great thing everyone can do […]
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Name: Alyssa Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 20 Living in: NYC If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? On a mountain watching the sunrise. Name: Matt Pronouns: He/Him/His Age: 17 Living in: California If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?If I could be anywhere in the […]
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It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2021 Spring/Summer You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply has been extended! The new deadline is Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re […]
Brynne
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If you live on planet Earth, you’ve most likely had some time to enjoy a favorite show or some movies (or quite a few :)) over the past year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But how many of these movies or episodes really provided us any substance or carried a deeper meaning or message? Ok, […]
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Recognizing that you have a mental health disorder can be difficult to accept. It’s a whole new part of life that you have to navigate, and a challenge that some people will never have to face. Medications, therapy, the feeling of being alone, and battles inside your brain. But perhaps the most difficult part of […]
Jade
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The first time I shared my mental health journey with someone I didn’t know was when I was a sophomore in college. I was a member of a mental health advocacy group on campus and we were hosting an event called the “Love Speaks Forum.” During this event, some of our group members were going […]
Matt J.
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Growing up as queer and Latinx, it was rare to see someone like me on TV. It feels as if television executives tend to favor the white, straight family over the gay, Latinx family. However, the reality is that we are not all white and straight. In fact, white people only make up about 60% […]
Alyssa
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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness) is February 22 – February 28, 2021. The goal of #NEDAwareness is to bring attention to eating disorders by educating the public, spreading a message of hope, and providing resources to those in need of support. Eating disorders are mental health conditions that consist of a preoccupation with food, […]
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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, […]