Trigger warning: this article discusses depression. You may have an image of someone who is depressed as always being sad or unable to even get out of bed in the morning. While that can happen, if you have high-functioning depression, you may actually be able to go through your day almost normally. Others may not …
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Parents play a huge rule in the confidence and self-image of their children. That is because, oftentimes, children grow up looking up to their parents as role models. Children and teenagers often care about their parents’ advice and subconsciously mimic their parents’ actions or words. Because of such behavior, parents heavily influence the way their children form …
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Many people are not knowledgeable about ableism and what it means or refers to. Ableism refers to discrimination or prejudice against disabled people. Moreover, there are two types of ableism – physical ableism and mental ableism. Physical ableism is the hostility and prejudice against people with physical disabilities. Examples of this type are buildings and …
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Affirmations and validation from others are known to build our self-confidence from when we first start developing as children. Merging into adulthood, we tend to hear less and less congratulatory comments towards small achievements or reassurance towards situations that may leave us overwhelmed. Who says that you cannot do these little things for yourself, though? …
Looking at the title, many people would think that this article will criticize masculinity and encourage men to not be “masculine”. However, that is obviously not the case. What is meant by “masculinity box” is the traditional gender norms that deprive men from their own identity and eventually become toxic, hence the name “toxic masculinity”. …
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Trigger warning: this book discusses sexual abuse. Spoiler alert: the article discusses the plot of a book. The book Boy Toy by Barry Lyga manages to uncover a topic that is, more often than not, hidden, hushed, and disregarded: the resonating effects of sexual abuse on a little boy who has been betrayed by his trusted female history …
Bullying is aggressive violent behavior that involves a power imbalance, usually among school aged children. This behavior is usually repeated or has the possibility of being repeated, usually with an intention to harm the other. The imbalance of power, whether actual or perceived, is characterized by the strength difference – physical, financial, or status – …
“Fake it until you make it” is a cliché phrase you often hear and may cringe at, but is one that surprisingly works, nonetheless. If you do act like it, though, who is going to question it? The year 2016 brought a new trend of using self-deprecating humor, which is the constant criticism of ourselves, in order …
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Cutting ties with a toxic family member is one of the hardest forms of ending a relationship. Family is blood, and it is said that nothing is thicker than blood. However, when certain family members cause you nothing but pain, anxiety, and stress, then it is your right to discontinue your relationship with them. Most …
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The patriarchy has always been criticized for being deleterious and harmful to women, as its main purpose is to push men to the top of the hierarchy whilst pulling women to the bottom of it. By the definition, people believe that men immensely benefit from the patriarchy. However, it actually constructs a plethora of walls …
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