“I don’t know about you, but the moment Kamala Harris looked at Mike Pence and firmly said, ‘I’m speaking,’ I bawled like a baby. To see a woman, a pretty, intelligent woman in power, have to say that… to simply remind a man that she had been speaking and he needed to let her finish… to see something so unfortunately familiar… was intensely cathartic.”
Read More7 mental health myths that contribute to our misunderstanding about those who suffer with these illnesses. Read more to learn how to bust these myths and help #EndTheStigma
Read MoreIt’s a daunting task, sure, but the work we do now to instill kindness in our kids is an investment in the type of world we want them to live in and the type of world we want to leave after us.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling frazzled from the constant onslaught of stressful news, scan through this list to find a small bit of peace.
Read MoreThe first step is- and this is a big one- to believe them. Do not dismiss it as a phase, because even if it is, that’s okay! For as long as they identify as such, they are a part of the community.
Read MoreHere are 45 things you might not know have their roots in racism. Surprise! 🎉😐
Read MoreWhat it comes down to is having a word to describe who you are helps you feel less alone and helps you find others who feel the same way you do.
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Read MoreHere are 13 ways to support people experiencing homelessness that you may not have thought of!
Read MoreI try to avoid ableist language in my everyday life. At my day job, I’ve revised our marketing materials to remove dated references, scold my husband when he says something “inappropriate” (he’s learning), and try to keep current in my social justice reading. It’s a conscious decision I make regularly, and I’m even more conscious of the language I use now that Baby Zeus is nine months old. She’s a tiny little sponge right now and knows, I swear, every single thing we say.
Read MoreMost people hate us. They see facilities like ours as abusive, full of staff treating clients like animals or prisoners. Or worse, they hate the clients, seeing them as dirty, violent rapists. The reality is, there is good and bad everywhere.
Read MoreYour car broke down. Your hours at work were cut. Your debit card was stolen and money taken from your account. Ends just didn’t meet. Whatever happened, if you’ve fallen behind on your utility bills, there are resources to help you, especially as winter approaches and cold weather hits parts of the United States. Utility assistance programs are very state-specific, but there are some commonalities between states that can be helpful.
Read MoreI don’t live with chronic pain myself and I’ll admit that I was skeptical. I asked my husband how he feels now versus how he felt on Tramadol. He said he sleeps through the night without pain. He wakes up well-rested and ready for work with no grogginess. He feels better than he has in years.
Read More. Anger, fear and immense sadness rushed through my veins as I watched the morning news. Tears rolled down my face, landing on the top of my six-month-old daughter’s head as I held her close to my body, safe in my embrace. I felt dizzy and physically ill. The words “enough is enough” blared through my brain until they flew out of my mouth in a rage.
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