Trigger warning: this article discusses eating disorders. Eating disorders are hard to identify within society, and the appearance of a person can be deceiving, hence this can be seen as unfair. They are a confusing set of illnesses. The best way in which a loved one can help is by educating themselves about it to …
Trigger warning: this article briefly mentions eating disorders. For as long as we have known, we have been exposed to these limiting restrictions giving us a detailed guideline on how to look like and who to be. Looking like that girl on the cover of a magazine, a size 0, or that male that has …
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Getting dressed is a daily routine that we do without even thinking twice, some more consciously than others. It has become a part of our identity. We get dressed with the intention of feeling good in our own skin, to embrace our bodies, and communicate who we are through the style of clothes we choose. …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses borderline personality disorder as a mental disorder, in addition to self-harm. Disclaimer: this article is solely for educational purposes. If you, or someone you know feel like you are struggling with borderline personality disorder, please seek professional help for an evaluation. Borderline personality disorder is considered one of the most …
A very common conversation that takes place nowadays is when one person says, “black lives matter” and the other responds with, “no, all lives matter.” There is a whole misunderstanding surrounding the phrase “black lives matter” and what it means. It is often interpreted as meaning black lives matter more than any other lives, which …
Trigger warning: this article discusses suicide. Yesterday, social media platforms flooded with news of the new law reforms that were taken by the UAE pertaining to many aspects regarding social and personal life. Many of those reforms tackled issues concerning the rights of women in the country, in addition to our topic of discussion: a …
When we do something nice for someone without anything in return, we immediately feel good. Kindness is a behavior that triggers a domino effect of happiness. Kindness, all in all, makes society warm and loving. People Receiving the Kind Act Those receiving kindness often feel loved and likewise feel a sense of gratefulness for the …
Trigger warning: this article mentions suicide. Oftentimes, a patriarchal society is criticized for its negative effects on women. However, it is crucial to also assess such a society in terms of its negative effects on men as well. Some of the common rules for men in a patriarchal societies include expecting men to be anti-feminine …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses domestic violence, abuse, and rape. “I would sometimes wonder why this was happening to me. You know, I always had this hope that, one day, all this would change, that, one day, we would be this happy family, that our relationship would be better one day.” – Survivor These heartfelt …
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In our day-to-day lives, many of us struggle to say no, with the fear of rejection and the uncertainty of what others would respond with. People-pleasing is often built during our childhood years and roots down to the way we were raised. Not having received enough attention as a young child causes this crave to …