When it comes to family trauma, it seems like everyone has their unique way of handling it. Some people wear their hearts on their sleeves, while others keep their feelings tucked away, only to be ...

Did you go unseen as a child who survived trauma? Maybe you know someone who endured their pain in silence without ever getting the help they needed. We can end silent suffering by learning to see the ...

I specialize in treating trauma using a blend of parts work, experiential techniques, somatic experiencing, and psychoeducation. My approach is designed to help individuals rediscover self-love and ...

“Masc 4 masc”. “No fems”. “Discreet only”. These are phrases you’ll see a lot on hookup apps like Grindr and Scruff. And while most users will chalk it up to a matter of “preference”, some argue that ...

Brecken Hunter Wellborn (he/him) is an educator and critic based in Dallas, Texas. He holds a Master of Arts in Critical Media Studies and teaches film studies. His writing and research areas include ...

Internalized misogyny, a phenomenon where women adopt sexist beliefs against themselves and others, quietly fuels the cycle of inequality. It manifests in subtle but harmful ways—whether through harsh ...

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Internalized weight stigma is when a person applies negative societal or cultural beliefs about body weight to themselves. These beliefs come from social norms, which are unwritten rules that govern ...