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Gaslighting can sometimes be hard to recognize, and that's by design. Here's a thorough breakdown of what gaslighting actually looks like.
What Gaslighting Actually Looks Like 

What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that involves a person, or group of people, causing you to question your memories, perceptions, decisions, or even your sanity. The person or people, involved are often distorting reality to make…

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Love bombing can be hard to spot, but this article outlines some of the excessive gestures to look out for early in the relationship.
Overwhelmed By Their “Love?” It Might Be Love Bombing 

When you think of your partner, all you can think of is how good they are to you. They say all of the right things. You feel adored and cherished. It hasn’t been that long, but they seem interested in…

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Yoni Steaming Benefits: Alternative Care For Our Sacred Space 

As women of color, we are often directed by society on how to best deal with our physical and reproductive care without knowing the serious ramifications. It is no surprise that people of color have a tumultuous relationship with the…

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What is women self pleasure?, the stigma women face every day when it comes to self pleasure (exploring their own bodies through masturbation)
Self Pleasure: Kicking The Stigma Of Female Masturbation 

The M-word, masturbation (women self pleasure), can be a very touchy subject. It still remains a major taboo despite the fact that the world has become more open about sexuality. This idea of touching yourself can make even the most…

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How Does Fashion Impact Mental Health?
How Does Fashion Impact Mental Health? 

Picture this —you are getting ready to go out for a Girls Night. It is late and part of you would rather skulk into a giant t-shirt and cuddle up to Netflix. But you promised your friends. Rummaging through your…

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Unemployment And Mental Health; The Link Between Them
Unemployment And Mental Health: The Link Between Them 

Losing (or not having) a job can have a negative effect on your emotional well-being. Not only have you lost a steady source of earnings, but also your sense of purpose. Being unemployed can cause you to feel helpless, out…

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How Being stuck In A Pandemic Changed My Life
How Being Stuck In A Pandemic Changed My Life 

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best life lessons during the pandemic, My friend Khadijah always reiterates that in everything, there is something to be grateful for
The Best Lessons Learned In Life During The Pandemic 

In An Instant, Everything Changed On March 6, 2020, Jamaica announced its first case of COVID-19, the mysterious virus that has been — and still is — wreaking biological havoc all over the world. Since then, the ticking of the metronome of time and…

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Gaslighting can sometimes be hard to recognize, and that's by design. Here's a thorough breakdown of what gaslighting actually looks like.
What Gaslighting Actually Looks Like 

What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that involves a person, or group of people, causing you to question your memories, perceptions, decisions, or even your sanity. The person or people, involved are often distorting reality to make…

How To Identify Co-Dependency In Your Relationship 
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome 
Love bombing can be hard to spot, but this article outlines some of the excessive gestures to look out for early in the relationship.
Overwhelmed By Their “Love?” It Might Be Love Bombing 

When you think of your partner, all you can think of is how good they are to you. They say all of the right things. You feel adored and cherished. It hasn’t been that long, but they seem interested in…

Intrusive Thoughts & Why We Have Them 
How To Be Vulnerable and Why It’s Important for Better Mental Health 
Intrusive Thoughts & Why We Have Them 

From the moment you get up in the morning until your head hits the pillow, your mind produces an average of 70,000 thoughts. There are 86,400 seconds in a day, so that’s a lot of thoughts! Because we live in a…

How To Decide If Online Therapy Is Right For You 
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Suicidal Ideation In Millennial Women Of Color 

Life can be difficult. Work, dating, marriage, raising children, and losing loved ones. Sometimes, the pains of life can be so intense that an individual wants to do something harmful to end that pain.  But what happens before then? Are…

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My boyfriend wants an open relationship, Being together for three years he brought it up in a way that makes it seems like I have no choice but to accept
My Boyfriend Wants An Open Relationship, But I Don’t 

So, my boyfriend of three years recently told me that he wants an open relationship. If that wasn’t bad enough, he brought it to my knowledge in a way that makes it seem like I have no choice but to…

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