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How Not To Suck At Listening
You’ve been there before: your conversational partner has opened up to you with something personal, and you don’t know how to respond. Someone sharing their struggles with you is a sign of vulnerability, authenticity, and trust. You want to say the right things, to do the right things, and you’re worried you’ll somehow make it…
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Come Out Comfortably
So you’ve realized you identify as LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, or Asexual). This is a big part of who you are, and now you’ve got to decide how to include your loved ones in this major revelation. It’s important for loved ones to understand your identity, but this new information may lead…
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Understanding Your Sexual And Gender Identity: A Guide
Gender and sexuality are complex topics, but they play a large role in shaping our identity. Even though the world’s becoming more progressive, it’s still hard to talk about the personal preferences that determine whom we love and feel attracted to. The process can be even harder for those whose sexuality intersects with other sources…
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Raised By Narcissists: Signs, Effects, And Tips For Recovery
An important note, June 2020: The experience of being raised by narcissists includes never being enough, never expecting fair rules or punishments, and never having your pain and struggle acknowledged by your tormentor(s). Institutional racism is like having not one narcissistic parent, not two, but living with millions willing to scapegoat or harm you because…
