Coping with Losses and Moving Forward: My Experiences of Rape and the Legal System
The mess that my assault and the legal system made of my life and how we can use stories like mine to support survivors better.
Tag: feminism
Teaching Girls Their Worth: Giving Empowering Compliments
A major task of parenting and being a mentor or family friend is communicating your values. Here are some ideas for doing that well.
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A Moment of Learning to Live (Visibly and Differently) with Less Shame
I was tired of saying goodbye to help and hello to societal expectations that give me unnecessary pain – so I stopped.
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A Few Ideas for Becoming an Ally: A Verb, Not a Noun
New Years resolutions tend to be self-focused. Let’s also look outward to see how we can be with others in friendship and difficult times.
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Dear Professors, Please Don’t Consider Our Accommodations “Special Needs”
We, your students, long for full inclusion and an embrace of us and our gifts – and that’s different from what we’re usually getting.
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Sexual Violence is a Personal, Public, and Political Health Issue. We Need to Believe Survivors.
Believe and support the survivors in your life. Be gentle with yourself if you are a survivor. This is a hard time.
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So You Won’t Watch This Controversial Show: Here’s a List of the Good Lessons from the 2nd Season of “13 Reasons Why”
A list of important points came up while watching season 2 of 13 Reasons Why that I believe could spark better conversations than watching the show.
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Happy UN International Day of Disabled Persons!
On this unique day raising awareness and celebrating acceptance, learn more about how to support the disability community.
Illness to Wellness: A Journey 