How To Help Someone With PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
You’ve likely heard about PTSD from TV, movies and commercials! You’ve probably come across the acronym a million times before! But what does PTSD REALLY mean? (And nope, binge-watching all the seasons of Grey’s Anatomy and House didn’t teach you everything you need to know!) Unfortunately, not a lot of people truly understand PTSD and […]
The A in LGBTQ2IA+: What Is Asexual?
Today, we’re here to talk about the A in LGBTQIA2S+. There are many forms of the acronym that seeks to inclusively represent the queer community, and the acronym is ever-growing and changing as more is understood and accepted (we hate that this isn’t just a given) about different genders and orientations. So, as the acronym […]
5 Examples of the Worst Non-Apology Apologies
Life would be sooooo much easier if you could see into another person’s brain, wouldn’t it? If you could see what’s going on in other’s heads, you could know for sure if an apology was actually sincere or not. Unfortunately, we’re not mind readers. (You might be and that’s cool as fuck! But not everyone […]
What Is Ethical Non-Monogamy & How Do You Practice It?
Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) can sound like a confusing term when you first come across it. We’re always told that cheating on your partner is bad, right? Ya, cheating is bad, but that’s not what ENM is about. It’s a totally different thing! Monogamy has been so ingrained in our society that when we come across […]
5 Different Somatoform Disorders & How They Show Up
When you Google “health anxiety,” you’ll likely get two results: illness anxiety disorders and somatic symptom disorders (also known as somatoform disorders). We’re gonna be tackling that second term today! While illness anxiety often makes you think you have symptoms when you don’t, somatic symptoms are very real and can be quite serious — because […]
How To Apologize: 7 Ways To Say I’m Sorry
No one likes to admit they’re wrong, and very rarely do people want to apologize for their actions. Why? Because you don’t like to feel as though you’ve hurt someone! It’s much easier to distance yourself, not take the blame and just attribute the mistake to someone or something else. But the art of apologizing […]
8 Resources to Learn More About Queer History
Okay, so you want to learn about queer history, huh? Well, good news! You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re part of the queer community or you’re an ally, it’s important to understand the connection between queer history and queer mental health. History Of The Word ‘Queer’ Back in the late 19th century, “queer” […]
10 Ways to Heal From Fat Shaming Experiences with Family
People can be super harsh sometimes! And it’s especially hard to hear someone from your family fat shaming you. What the heck happened to unconditional love and support?! They may try to justify their rude behaviour by saying they just want you to “eat better” and “be healthy,” but this is called concern trolling and […]