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Harmful Effects of Beauty Standards
With the omnipresent reach of the modern media putting constant pressure on women to conform to a certain mold of beauty, I explore some of the damage caused by Western beauty standards.
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Withholding Affection for Punishment
Not all forms of abuse are overtly obvious. Today I explore a form of emotional abuse that is centered around withholding affection as a form of punishment and control.
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Mastering the Art of Self-Sabotage
Are you an expert at imploding your own happiness? Don’t stop on my account! Learn why you sabotage yourself to perfect the art of ruining all the good you might accidentally acquire.
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Guilt-Free Living Guaranteed (Society & Food)
In honor of International No Diet Day (May 6), I’m taking the chance to explore our society’s relationship with food.
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Accepting Identities Costs You Nothing
In honor of last week’s Transgender Day of Visibility, I’ve dedicated this post to championing transgender awareness and exploring the many different identities people peacefully go by.
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The Mind of Murderers
This post explores some of the characteristics of people who commit atrocities.
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The Art of Losing, As Taught By The Buddha
Loss is an unavoidable reality of life, but grief can be lessened by learning how to cope with its overwhelming burden.
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Writing as a Curative Therapy
Mental health struggles can be all-consuming, which is why it’s essential to discover restorative outlets such as writing.
