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Category: Self-care

Why We Should Celebrate National Poetry Month During a Pandemic

April 22, 2020

By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington

April is traditionally filled with patronizing one of the oldest forms of literary art — poetry. During National Poetry Month, audiences typically attend readings and discussions and use this time…

On Movember, let’s address the need of creating safe spaces for men

November 15, 2019

By Michael Jackson

I’m a man who painstakingly attends to my mental health every day. This isn’t because I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder when I was 31 years old. A condition…

To the Women Who Are Afraid

November 4, 2016

By Alison Stine

Photo credits to Nshepard via Flickr Creative Commons. Originally published on MomsRising.  There’s a nagging suspicion inside you that something is wrong. He calls you names. He denies your feelings. He…

What Happens When You Can’t Afford Self-care

June 13, 2016

By Stephanie Land

Originally published on Talk Poverty. For the last year, I have been keenly aware of my dire need for two things: therapy and exercise. But for those who struggle to…

With $55,000 Debt, You Learn to Appreciate the Little Things

June 6, 2016

By Stephanie Land

Originally posted on The Guardian as a kick-off to their series on debt. I expected college to feel like a major accomplishment. I walked across the stage, eight months pregnant with…

Domestic Violence is Trapping Women in More Than Just Bad Relationships

May 9, 2016

By Stephanie Land

Originally published on SheKnows. There are moments in my life that I can return to easily. I don’t have to close my eyes or envision the surroundings or what it…

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