By Zsofi Borsi Besides making sure I met the academic requirements of being a ‘top student’, there were two things I wholeheartedly cared about during my high school years: boys that had no idea of my existence, and my weight…. Read More ›
Mental Health
Chronicles of a Paper Doll
By Shannon Woodworth I’ve been very open about my struggle throughout high school with anorexia and what it means to me to have overcome it. Mostly, I’ve been inspired to share in hopes that it can validate someone else’s story,… Read More ›
Why Fat-Shaming doesn’t hurt me anymore
By Ina Lee I’m in size Medium/UK 10/ US 6. People call me fat my whole life but honestly I don’t care. Growing up in Hong Kong/Asia, the traditional Asian beauty standard haunted me since I was young. Thin and… Read More ›
Rape Victim to Survivor… and Speaker… and Writer
By Rachael Brooks Never in a million years would I have considered myself a writer. I don’t have an English degree. I never wrote for the school paper or fell in love with a classic literary work. Hell, I have… Read More ›
‘I’m a strong woman; I’ll never be in a controlling relationship’ and other lies I’ve told myself
By Ann Vale Raised by an all-female family, I was always encouraged to be independent, strong-minded and go after all I wanted. My mother and sisters, who are ever advocates for female empowerment, championed equality in relationships and life. So,… Read More ›
It is ok not to be liked by everyone… You’re not pizza!
By Janine Cera Once upon a time, I used to be a people pleaser. I thought that being nice was very important. I felt very confused when I was being nice, yet people still disrespected me. I thought it was… Read More ›
How to Know If You’re Dating a Narcissist
By Kristy Best All smiles. That’s me. As a TV show host, I knew how to be excited about anything. Give me one hundred kids in a row telling me the same story and I will make each kid feel… Read More ›