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How to Reframe “I’m Sorry”: For the Chronic Apologizers
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been told more than once to stop apologizing so much. Friends, coworkers, partners, and even strangers have hit me with the classic, “You apologize too much.” And they’re not wrong. For every moment where an apology made sense, there were ten others where my “I’m sorry” was just……
What If We Treated Period Pain Like Any Other Pain?
By Kat K. “It’s just a part of life.” “You aren’t the only one who deals with it.” “Toughen up. It’s just cramps.” If you have heard this before, you know what it’s like to have your pain invalidated. From the first period to menopause, people are made to feel like period pain is standard…
You Are More Than What You Look Like: Reclaiming Body Neutrality
By Kat K. What is Body Neutrality? Simply put, body neutrality is accepting and respecting our bodies without judgment. The focus is to be grateful for our bodies’ abilities rather than their physical appearance. Some of the best ways to practice body neutrality are: Body neutrality also emphasizes the idea that there is no such…
A Feminist Conversation Between a Girl and Her Cat
My cat just turned 3 and I thought it was time to teach him about feminism. Here is how the lesson went! Teaching my cat about feminism reminded me that the little lessons matter — the ones about self-respect, boundaries, and kindness. So if you needed a sign to show up for yourself (and maybe…
For When You Don’t Feel Like Enough
By Kat K. I honestly feel like I have no idea what I am doing. On a daily basis, in general, and all the time. It feels like everyone around me has a direction, something guiding them towards success, but I can’t seem to get myself on track. I know what I like, I know…
Things We Don’t Talk About (But Should) – Part 2
By Kat K. This is the second installment of “Things We Don’t Talk About (But Should). Today we will discuss the importance of sharing our experiences and the importance of speaking out about our struggles relating to reproductive health, gender identity, and sexuality. Sharing Our Struggles: Why Reproductive Health Can Be So Hard to Talk…
You’re Allowed to Change: Growing Beyond the Person Everyone Knew
By Kat K. Sometimes I wonder if everyone thinks of me as who I used to be. The thought that someone thinks of me as a previous version of myself is unsettling and frightening. I have grown so much emotionally and intellectually that anyone who solely knew me years ago would have no idea who…
Is Self-Care Supposed to Feel Like Work?
By Kat K. The list of things I have to do feels never-ending. Between working, taking care of home/pets, and socializing, there is little time left to practice self-care. An increase of social media usage has provided further insight into how other people practice self-love, which can be very helpful for those that need help…
Things We Don’t Talk About (But Should)
By Kat K. It feels strange not to talk about some of life’s most normal parts. Not talking about life’s natural processes allows negative stigmas to continue and creates a lack of understanding for others who go through similar experiences. This series explores why some topics are too often kept quiet, and how we can…
How Sharing Your Story Can Heal You (And Someone You’ve Never Met)
By Kat K. I have always loved telling stories. Whenever something happens in my life that I feel others could connect to, I am eager to spread the word. Making my friends laugh with goofy anecdotes or embarrassing stories has become one of the highlights of my life. However, I have found that sharing stories…
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