Healing Is Not Just Disregarding Everyone Else’s Needs In Favor Of Your Own

There is so much counterproductive advice circulating about what emotional healing is. We string ourselves out, preoccupied with ensuring we are just precisely what others might need us to be. Maybe you have to prioritize yourself for a while. Anastasiya Pavlova Maybe you oughta say no, clear your schedule, and reflect. Maybe you have to practice voicing your own boundaries. Maybe you have to stop allowing yourself to be bulldozed by other people....

November 14, 2019 · 2 min · 347 words · Heidi Thompson

How To Let Go Of Someone Who Has Already Let Go Of You

Take a deep breath. By Updated 4 years ago,March 23, 2021 Take a deep breath. Sometimes its hard to let people go. S L However, sometimes we are left with no other choice. The reasons are plenty. From old flames to drifting apart friends holding onto someone who has already let go of you is self-destructive. It only hurts you, no one else. It prevents you from moving on and being happy again....

November 14, 2019 · 2 min · 283 words · Norma Schwartz

I Was Petsitting At A ‘Smart Home’ And The Damn Place Tried To Kill Me

I actually gotpaidto spend time with the bounciest, fluffiest dog in the universe. Lucky me, right? I thought so too. Ihor Saveliev But whats that phrase people like to throw around? Social media shows off everyones greatest hits but not their behind-the-scenes? Like, they were starting to scare me they sucked so much. It started in the bathroom. Like the rest of the house, it had the works. A mirror that lights up when you apply your makeup....

November 14, 2019 · 4 min · 645 words · Brett Evans

In November 2019, This Is What Each Zodiac Should Be Thankful For

VIRGO: You should be thankful for your versatility. you could adapt to any situation. you might overcome any obstacle. Kiy Turk By Updated 1 year ago,January 16, 2024 Its not always about thanking others. Sometimes, its about thanking yourself. Aries You should be thankful for your endurance. You never slow down. You never give up. Taurus You should be thankful for your enthusiasm. Gemini You should be thankful for your resourcefulness....

November 14, 2019 · 2 min · 236 words · Jessica Castillo

It Took Cheating For Me To Realize My Pain Was Hurting Others

I let my fear of being alone get the best of me. That was nine boyfriends ago. We didnt have a full-on affair; we didnt even have sex. Liliya Dyulgerov But we cuddled on my couch, and I let him squeeze my butt a few times. Id always dreaded being cheated on, but here I was doing to someone else what I feared. And Ill be the first to say:thats fucked up....

November 14, 2019 · 4 min · 761 words · Sarah Bennett

Just A Few Things Any Teen Should Know About Virginity

But its all sort of a misnomer and a false expectation to say the least. But talking about sex is important, especially during those hella awkward, hormonally-overwhelming teenage years. First and foremost, remember that nobody owns your body. Cyrus Crossan I know that may sound extremely obvious, but seriously, soak that in. Horny peers will beg for you to undress before them while your father figure pushes you to remain pure....

November 14, 2019 · 2 min · 369 words · Rebecca Leonard

Stay Single Until You Find Someone Who Doesn’t Just Put You First

Healthy relationships are all about balance. By Updated 4 years ago,September 4, 2021 Healthy relationships are all about balance. But what if this pattern becomes the rest of your lives together? Cristian Newman Rarely are we encouraged to take a break and take a moment to just breathe. In our culture, it is often frowned upon to practice self-care. Love your partner with all that you have, but kindly, love yourself, too....

November 14, 2019 · 1 min · 178 words · Jesse Ball

When You’re Feeling Lonely, Remember This

Part of feeling lonely is always rooted in how we respond and treat ourselves. I run around trying to get things done until my body and mind shut down. Yet, I keep waking up with thisweight and emptinessin my chest. Atharva Tulsi On the outside, everything looks perfect, but on the inside, myemotional voidis getting bigger. I think I might belonely. Even though I am active, I have beenshutting myselfaway from the world and myself....

November 14, 2019 · 2 min · 271 words · Michael Kennedy

I’m Not A Prude, I’m A Demisexual

Most people think that demisexuals sex life must be pretty lame. But let me tell you that it is far from the truth. But that doesnt mean that I dont want sex or that I dont enjoy it. Hannah Olinger First, I must feel comfortable with a person before deciding to do the naked dance in the sheets. I felt like I might be missing out on something or that there was something deeply wrong with me....

November 13, 2019 · 1 min · 187 words · Juan Nelson

The Dangerous Truth About Staying In Something You Know Is No Good For You

By Updated 5 years ago,November 17, 2019 This wont last forever,you lie to yourself. Ill leave them soon,you promise. And you dont want to. Alex Blăjan Because you like how it feels to be wanted. Even if its wrong and even if its breaking you downslowly. Maybe its because we are drawn towards fixing what is broken. And the longer you stay,the longer they win. Because thats all it will ever be temporary....

November 13, 2019 · 1 min · 212 words · Micheal Bowen

What If You Didn’t Lock Your Doors Until Found Someone Else’s Tooth In Your Home?

“Someone has indeed been in my attic, but they are not there now.” Imgur user randomgirltou posted this photo with the context: I live alone in a fairly large house. In my bedroom I have a door that leads outside to a small porch. randomgirltou I just found this TOOTH right in front of the door, on my bedroom floor. This has not been there. Heres her first update: I cant see much up there, but there are things laying about....

November 13, 2019 · 3 min · 521 words · Jacob Lewis

When You’re Horribly Depressed, You Should Read These 50 Books

‘Reasons to Stay Alive’ by Matt Haig. 1.FEELING GOOD,the new mood therapy by DR. David Burns. This book is all about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has been proven to help people. David Lezcano It is also good if someone cant afford therapy. 2.The Gifts of Imperfectionby Brene Brown. When youre depressed you tend to be really hard on yourself. This book really helped me through my dark moments and made me embrace who I am....

November 13, 2019 · 5 min · 1046 words · Jennifer Lewis

Hernando Umana Wants Every HIV+ Person To Know That Life Doesn’t End At A Diagnosis

Thats how uneducated I was. Hernando Umana had been seeing tremendous personal and professional success since he was a child. Despite this, Umanas world was rocked when he was diagnosed with HIV. The only time sex was mentioned was with abstinence. At first, Umana believed that his diagnosis was essentially a death sentence a prominent misconception of HIV. I was terrified, he shares. I thought no one would ever love me....

November 12, 2019 · 2 min · 262 words · Jonathan Howell