“That never happened.” “Stop being so sensitive.” “If you really loved me, you would ____” Have you ever been in an argument or even everyday conversation with your partner and heard any of these phrases? If you have, you have likely experienced gaslighting in some way, shape or form. So you’ve been gaslighted. What does […]
Read More gaslighting in romantic relationshipsDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, people all around the world have been recommended to quarantine themselves within the safety of their own home and practice social distancing. Though the compliance of these regulations are crucial for everyones safety and health conditions, many people forget how detrimental this can be for those who are involved in […]
Read More Loving From A Distance (Part 2)One of the most difficult situations is watching a friend or family member suffer from mental or physical abuse. There’s only so much you can say, and in the end the choice stays in the hands of the person living through that experience. It’s easy to panic when you are worried for the wellbeing of […]
Read More Five ways to be supportive when your BFF/fam is in an abusive relationshipWords like sissy, pansy, crybaby, wimp, and wuss are just a few of the words (and some of the nicer choices) we commonly see used when a boy or a man acts inappropriately. What I mean is, they’re words we use when a man acts ‘like a girl.’ Words like sissy tell young boys that […]
Read More Gendered Name Calling and the Solace I Found in Feminism
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