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November 18, 2017
Photo from: http://cdn.skim.gs/images/lxtyxybghkbyervrhyct/offensive-cultural-appropriation Every year around this time, the question of ...
Historically menstruation has been seen as a process that is “shrouded in secrecy and taboo” and still today the stigma that comes along wit...
November 4, 2017
Since it’s Thrive Week, I thought it would be nice to use this space as a reminder of the importance of self-care. In the middle of our busy...
Scrolling through Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram last week, you may have wondered why #MeToo has suddenly taken over your social media feed...
October 28, 2017
’Tis the season to get creative with Halloween costumes! However, Halloween is not a free pass to wear racist and offensive costumes. It’s e...
October 5, 2017
CW: Sexual Assault Never judge a book by its cover. We all know this saying but do we ever follow it? On the outside you seem strong, smil...
September 16, 2017
[CW: Toxic Masculinity and Rape Culture] Mass media regularly presents pervading images of masculinity, portraying ‘real men’ as aggressive...
September 8, 2017
CW: rape, sexual exploitation, war, discussion of racial microaggressions Although it may seem like something small, I was surprised and di...
August 31, 2017
CW: sexual assault It’s been nearly a year since I was sexually assaulted and I have been through a full range of emotions. Sadness, anger,...
July 28, 2017
[CW: sexual assault, anxiety] This blog post is part of a series of posts by a survivor of sexual assault. I have always been an anxious pe...
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