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I’m Short and Therefore, Ugly
I’m Short and Therefore, Ugly
At least that’s what I was told
Nevena Pascaleva
Sep 5
How Slut-Shaming Became a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
How Slut-Shaming Became a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
The evolution of behaviour to match harmful labels
Damisola Sulaiman
Sep 4
Family, Food, and Feelings: Addressing Body Shaming in Family Conversations
Family, Food, and Feelings: Addressing Body Shaming in Family Conve...
Our family journey with emotional eating
Deanna Bugalski 💋
Sep 3
Featured on Growing Up
Why Didn’t Mom Tell Me About That?
Why Didn’t Mom Tell Me About That?
Growing Up, Wishing I Knew
Diana C.
Jul 30
Goodbye Innocence, Goodbye Trust
Goodbye Innocence, Goodbye Trust
I was sexually assaulted when I was thirteen
Zivah Avraham 👁️
Aug 1
Featured on Parenting Girls
From Boardrooms to Classrooms: How Teen Friendships Mirror the Office Environment
From Boardrooms to Classrooms: How Teen Friendships Mirror the Office Environment
Exploring the Shared Dynamics of Teamwork, Hierarchies, and Social Survival
Deanna Bugalski 💋
Aug 6
These Things Happen to Other People’s Kids — Not Mine
These Things Happen to Other People’s Kids — Not Mine
Parenting Through My Child’s Eating Disorder
May More
Mar 23
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Write for Lipstick and Powder
Write for Lipstick and Powder
A magazine to support and empower girls one story at a time
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Jun 28
Body-Shaming — Did It Happen To You or Your Daughter?
Body-Shaming — Did It Happen To You or Your Daughter?
Newsletter #2 —Providing a supportive environment where women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment
May More
Aug 31
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A Teen’s School Project In The Sand
A Teen’s School Project In The Sand
A unique experience learning survival skills and more about myself while out in nature
🦋 Marie A. Rebelle
Aug 30
You Don’t Fully Own Your Body
You Don’t Fully Own Your Body
Every person who left a mark on you is sharing that ownership
Elodie Ferreira
Aug 28
Transforming Criticism: How to Build Self-Esteem and Embrace Your True Potential
Transforming Criticism: How to Build Self-Esteem and Embrace Your True Potential
Navigating Criticism and Building Self-Worth: A Guide to Emotional Resilience and Personal Growth
Klarina Priborkin
Aug 26
The Crush That Grew Up With Me
The Crush That Grew Up With Me
From a childhood infatuation to a final goodbye — longing and letting go
May More
Aug 21
An Only Child’s Unspoken Burden
An Only Child’s Unspoken Burden
I’ve learned to say yes, even when my heart screams no
ninu🪞
Aug 18
Coming Out in a Traditional World
Coming Out in a Traditional World
Like many other girls I began with the belief that my sexuality was predetermined
trish
Aug 16
The Crash-Parent
The Crash-Parent
If you’re going to try, go all the way otherwise don’t even start
Solomon Sinn Seer
Aug 14
My Years of Pointed Toes and Grace
My Years of Pointed Toes and Grace
I have never lost my passion for gymnastics, even though it’s been many years since I was a gymnast
🦋 Marie A. Rebelle
Aug 12
I’m Not Like Other Girls
I’m Not Like Other Girls
I’m actually much, much worse
therapy sesh with bitchelle
Aug 10
From Pushy to Supportive Mum: An Olympic Dream
From Pushy to Supportive Mum: An Olympic Dream
The more times my daughter won, the better I felt
May More
Aug 5
How an “F” Made Me a Better Student
How an “F” Made Me a Better Student
Resilience requires both the challenge and the unwavering belief that you can succeed despite the obstacles
Diana De Los Santos| Urban Planner & Story Teller
Aug 4
Am I Not a Visionary?
Am I Not a Visionary?
Sometimes, a narrow focus on a single vision can blind you to other possibilities. Broaden your horizons to see the bigger picture.
Gina Espinosa
Aug 2
To Have A Sister
To Have A Sister
We all turned into real teenagers in no time, the room we had busting at the seams with emotions and puberty
Hayden Szuber
Jul 28
She Had Tiny Arms and a Short Pair Of Legs
She Had Tiny Arms and a Short Pair Of Legs
An open letter to my younger self.
just.clouded
Jul 26
My Journey to Parenthood Through Betrayal and Fear
My Journey to Parenthood Through Betrayal and Fear
Facing adversity, as a sixteen-year-old, I chose an unconventional solution for my problem
🦋 Marie A. Rebelle
Jul 26
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