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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
Music

30 years later, Sarah McLachlan looks back at the album that 'felt to me like freedom'

McLachlan's experience in the music industry highlights the pressure to conform to certain standards but the importance of staying true to oneself. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 month ago
Mental health

Dare to Be You! 6 Character Traits of an Authentic Person

Authenticity involves living in harmony with your inner voice and values.
Authentic people prioritize genuine connections, strong relationships, and inspiring others to be true to themselves. [ more ]
The Drum
4 months ago
Marketing

Black women get real about societal pressures in BLK's new film, 'New Year, Real You'

BLK Dating App launches campaign to uplift Black women
Campaign emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance [ more ]
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Itsnicethat
3 days ago
Design

Rachel Sender illustrates all the lumps and bumps that come with ageing

The project allowed the artist to visually express reflections and grief through misshapen characters, creating a series explaining bodily transformations. [ more ]
#loss
BuzzFeed
5 days ago
Writing

Older Adults Opened Up About Things They "Took For Granted" In Their 20s And 30s, And It Hits Hard

Realizing the shift to becoming the 'matriarch,' dealing with loss, aging, and responsibilities can be overwhelming. [ more ]
Juxtapoz
3 weeks ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - Yuwei Tu: Wherever Your Mother's Shadow Falls @ Rusha & Co, Los Angeles

Yuwei Tu's solo exhibition at Rusha & Co. reflects on themes of love, loss, solitude, and self-acceptance inspired by Ocean Vuong's poem. [ more ]
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#validation
Tiny Buddha
1 week ago
Writing

The Gift of Self-Acceptance: Goodbye Filters, Hello Authentic Self - Tiny Buddha

Beauty is not about physical perfection, but the light in our eyes and radiance when comfortable in our skin. [ more ]
Tiny Buddha
3 months ago
Career

My New Goal: To Believe in My Inherent Worth - Tiny Buddha

Struggling to accept one's inherent worth without feeling the need to earn it is a common challenge.
Living in one's worth requires knowing, believing, and having a subconscious agreement that one is already worthy. [ more ]
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PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
Writing

Bisexual singer Kali Uchis embraces her postpartum body in a powerful post

Kali Uchis celebrates her postpartum body and rejects societal pressure to conform to traditional beauty standards. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

I'm happily remarried, but am haunted by my ex's long-ago betrayal | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Past relationships can leave deep emotional scars that continue to impact current life experiences and relationships. [ more ]
#relationships
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

I'm worried my new partner won't love who I really am

Struggle with emotional blunting, PTSD, and lack of purpose despite past trauma and therapy. Seeking reconnection, fulfillment, and self-acceptance. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Books

'Splinters' is a tribute to the love of a mother for a daughter

The book Splinters doesn't focus primarily on marital drama but on love for daughter and self-acceptance.
Jamison's writing reveals complexities of relationships and the desire for self-transformation. [ more ]
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#personal-growth
Tiny Buddha
3 weeks ago
Writing

4 Tips for Failing Better in Your Spiritual Practice - Tiny Buddha

Discovering others' journey through struggles can provide relief and guidance in one's own challenges. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Wellness

Midlife Doesn't Have to Be a Crisis

Midlife can bring self-acceptance and comfort in one's own skin.
Midlife crises are not inevitable, only 10 to 20 percent of people experience them. [ more ]
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Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Honk! in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Musical based on The Ugly Duckling teaches self-acceptance and embracing uniqueness. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Why the CROWN Act Is Necessary and Must Be Enforced - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Historical oppression of Black hair through slavery and discriminatory practices.
Black people's resistance to hair policing and current efforts towards self-acceptance. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
2 months ago
Relationships

I Had Sex With A Married Man, But It's Not What You Think

Exploring experiences with a sex therapist can help release shame around sex.
Challenging societal norms regarding sex and setting personal boundaries is essential for self-acceptance. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
3 months ago
Books

10 Self-Love Books to Lift you up and Embrace Yourself

Takeaway 1: Self-love is about accepting ourselves for who we are and treating ourselves with kindness and compassion.
Takeaway 2: Loving ourselves unconditionally leads to resilience, confidence, and meaningful connections with others and ourselves. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Darling, you're a masterpiece: The unequivocal beauty of being Black & queer

Black and queer individuals face unique challenges and complexities in navigating their identities.
The intersectionality of being both Black and queer adds layers of complexity to self-discovery and societal acceptance. [ more ]
Advocate.com
4 months ago
NYC LGBT

Finding queer hope in the face of adversity this Mentorship Month

LGBTQ youth are the hope for a better future
Investing in LGBTQ youth is crucial for progress [ more ]
Tiny Buddha
4 months ago
Career

How Being Alone Made Me Fall in Love with Myself - Tiny Buddha

Feeling like an outsider can be a lonely experience
Finding solace in oneself can bring comfort and loyalty [ more ]
Defector
4 months ago
Wellness

Lost And Found At The Weight Machines | Defector

Having a disability can lead to absorbing negative projections and struggling with self-acceptance.
The author went through a process of unlearning and accepting their disability, but experienced a setback with additional loss of function. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Wellness

'Plus-size' Miss Universe contestant in top spot responds to body shaming

Miss Nepal, Jane Dipika Garrett, made history as the first plus-size Miss Universe contestant in the top 20.
Garrett opened up about her struggles with weight gain and how she is inspiring others to love and accept themselves.
She received both positive and negative messages, but remains confident in her own skin. [ more ]
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