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Is Your Marriage Destined to Fail?

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Is there a predictor of failure in relationships? According to marriage expert John M. Gottman, PhD, there is. We are often blind to the obvious, and keep hoping for things to get better when our relationship holds all the signs of heading…
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Why I’m Happy with My Small Breasts

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I was 13 when that life-changing moment occurred. I was at the cinema, watching “Superman.” I got my first period right there in the theater! My Spanish stepmother hugged me and congratulated me. What for? I wondered, for growing up? I…
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How I Make OCD Work for Me

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The National Institute of Mental Health claims that living with an obsessive compulsive mind can be debilitating in its most extreme forms. But in milder forms, you can actually make OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) work in your favor.…
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Inspiration Porn

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Recently, I’ve seen a lot of feedback from fellow advocates and activists in the disability community regarding what is now termed as inspiration porn. I figure it’s long been the giant, pink elephant in the room, so it’s high time…
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Trayvon Martin, Emmett Till, & Men with Guns

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What happens when a man gets a gun in his hand? Does it conjure up a lust for violence, for death, even? Even a toy gun for a child’s game of ‘Cops and Robbers’ signifies power, a chance to shoot the bad guy on the playground. But is…
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Overcoming Social Anxiety Through Social Media

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I read often that social media is killing relationships and genuine social interactions. I disagree. For me, social media has opened doors to a whole new world of friendships with like-minded people. You see, I used to suffer from social anxiety,…
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How to Handle Weight Discussions with Your Kids

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A shopping trip has your son asking you questions about his size. Your recent health journey has people asking about your weight loss in front of your daughter. Your mom talks about your kids’ bodies—to them. As adults, we know what people…
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Death, Dickinson, and the Demented Life of Frenchie Garcia

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Death, Dickinson, and the Demented Life of Frenchie Garcia By Jenny Torres Sanchez Running Press • 2013 • 271 pages Hardcover ($9.95) ISBN: 978-0-7624-4680-3 Ages 14 and up Except for her obsession with Emily Dickinson (no, not the…
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Making Depression Your New Best Friend

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Depression can be life-changing. It’s not your average case of the Mondays, or a bad hair day. It’s not sadness, or short bouts of typical depression brought on by life’s circumstances. It’s feeling like your body is made of lead,…