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SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I thought it was being gay that made my life so difficult. Then, at 50, I got an eye-opening diagnosis

The author reflects on growing up as a gay individual in the 1980s, facing bullying and internal struggles with identity and anxiety.
SF LGBT
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

10 Queer Travel Books to Read This Summer

Travel can liberate and transform, uncovering new aspects of ourselves, especially for LGBTQ+ travelers who face unique challenges.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Silence Shapes LGBTQ Identity

Silence regarding LGBTQ identity can result in feelings of shame and a disconnect in relationships.
Therapists must proactively affirm LGBTQ identities rather than creating a 'null environment'.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I thought it was being gay that made my life so difficult. Then, at 50, I got an eye-opening diagnosis

The author reflects on growing up as a gay individual in the 1980s, facing bullying and internal struggles with identity and anxiety.
SF LGBT
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

10 Queer Travel Books to Read This Summer

Travel can liberate and transform, uncovering new aspects of ourselves, especially for LGBTQ+ travelers who face unique challenges.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Silence Shapes LGBTQ Identity

Silence regarding LGBTQ identity can result in feelings of shame and a disconnect in relationships.
Therapists must proactively affirm LGBTQ identities rather than creating a 'null environment'.
#literature
Writing
fromtime.com
2 days ago

I Was Undocumented for 21 Years. This Is Why I Tell My Story

Literature provided a refuge and a sense of belonging for the author during their undocumented years in the U.S.
Relationships
fromVulture
1 week ago

Susan Choi Is Still Outlandishly Talented

Susan Choi's novel 'Flashlight' masterfully explores memory's unreliability through the lens of a haunting disappearance and its impact on identity.
Writing
fromtime.com
2 days ago

I Was Undocumented for 21 Years. This Is Why I Tell My Story

Literature provided a refuge and a sense of belonging for the author during their undocumented years in the U.S.
Relationships
fromVulture
1 week ago

Susan Choi Is Still Outlandishly Talented

Susan Choi's novel 'Flashlight' masterfully explores memory's unreliability through the lens of a haunting disappearance and its impact on identity.
#art-exhibition
fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago
Photography

Juxtapoz Magazine - Rainbows in Shadows: Jenna Gribbon @ MASSIMODECARLO, Milan

fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago
Photography

Juxtapoz Magazine - Rainbows in Shadows: Jenna Gribbon @ MASSIMODECARLO, Milan

#fashion
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Trading camo for couture, why I refuse to disappear in Trump's America

Camo fashion has evolved as a political symbol and personal identity tool, reflecting complex layers of societal expectations and personal expression.
#photography
#name-change
#sexuality
#humor
#theater
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Finding voice in wood: A journey from Miami to the Bay Area

The connection between craftsperson and wood is immediate. This is how I found my true identity as it mirrors my life's journey of self-discovery.
Mindfulness
#family-dynamics
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Everyone knew Pee-wee, but few knew Paul Reubens. His lesbian sister talks about her very private brother

Paul Reubens kept his sexuality private for career reasons, which affected his sister deeply despite her understanding.
The documentary reveals layers of Reubens's identity, including his performative drag roots.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Everyone knew Pee-wee, but few knew Paul Reubens. His lesbian sister talks about her very private brother

Paul Reubens kept his sexuality private for career reasons, which affected his sister deeply despite her understanding.
The documentary reveals layers of Reubens's identity, including his performative drag roots.
Digital life
fromItsnicethat
3 days ago

The Dreamers: IED students open up a visual conversation about the hopes and realities of youth

The event aimed to portray the complexities of contemporary youth through art and honest exploration.
#marriage
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

What Happens To A Marriage When One Person Grows... & The Other Doesn't?

Personal growth in your 30s can lead to feelings of outgrowing your relationship, but it doesn't necessarily mean the end.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

What Happens To A Marriage When One Person Grows... & The Other Doesn't?

Personal growth in your 30s can lead to feelings of outgrowing your relationship, but it doesn't necessarily mean the end.
#psychology
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'I brought hip-hop to my west Cork church - it's where I first felt I belonged'

"My experiences taught me the importance of finding one’s own community, especially after feeling lost for years. Each journey is unique, and it’s vital that everyone has a voice."
Online Community Development
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
4 days ago

Big Cartel's big rebrand by How&How throws caution to the wind

The brand's strategy focuses on a distinctive and empowering identity that balances boldness and relatability.
#art
#film
Independent films
fromVariety
1 week ago

'Twelve Moons' Debuts First-Look Clip Ahead of Tribeca Premiere, Director Victoria Franco Speaks About Societal Pressures on Women (EXCLUSIVE)

The film "Twelve Moons" explores a woman's struggle with identity, societal pressures, and personal loss in a powerful narrative.
Independent films
fromVariety
1 week ago

'Twelve Moons' Debuts First-Look Clip Ahead of Tribeca Premiere, Director Victoria Franco Speaks About Societal Pressures on Women (EXCLUSIVE)

The film "Twelve Moons" explores a woman's struggle with identity, societal pressures, and personal loss in a powerful narrative.
#trauma
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Addiction, Recovery, and the New or Reclaimed Self

Positive relationships are crucial for recovery in addiction.
Addiction can be triggered by sudden trauma or an adverse childhood.
An effective treatment community aids in identity reclamation or creation.
Healthcare
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

A Palestinian Doctor in Israel Helps People on Both Sides

Lina Qasem Hassan, a physician, treated war victims while grappling with her Palestinian identity amidst the ongoing conflict.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Addiction, Recovery, and the New or Reclaimed Self

Positive relationships are crucial for recovery in addiction.
Addiction can be triggered by sudden trauma or an adverse childhood.
An effective treatment community aids in identity reclamation or creation.
Healthcare
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

A Palestinian Doctor in Israel Helps People on Both Sides

Lina Qasem Hassan, a physician, treated war victims while grappling with her Palestinian identity amidst the ongoing conflict.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

When I Did My Taxes This Year, the IRS Revealed a Startling Fact About Me. My Investigation Afterward Got Weird.

As is the case with many strange odysseys, this all started during tax season. After using an accountant for my entire adult life, this year I let myself be convinced that, given that I have one job and negligible freelance income, I was overpaying for bespoke service when TurboTax would suffice.
NYC parents
#personal-reflection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Mental health

I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

The author explores a deep-seated discomfort with their skin and identity, rooted in shame and societal expectations.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Digital life

My name is Chad. Yes, I'm white, work an office job, and sometimes I wear a vest.

Name perceptions can greatly influence one's identity and experiences.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

The author explores a deep-seated discomfort with their skin and identity, rooted in shame and societal expectations.
#robert-de-niro
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Parenting

Robert De Niro Gave Another No BS Response To A Question About His Trans Daughter

fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Parenting

Robert De Niro Gave Another No BS Response To A Question About His Trans Daughter

#music
NYC music
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Lorde's Virgin Birth

Lorde's new album is a deeply personal, rugged exploration of her growth and identity, characterized by collaborations with new producers.
Music
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Taylor Swift Reclaims Her Music: Why It Feels So Powerful

Taylor Swift's re-recording of her albums is an act of personal and artistic reclamation, reshaping her narrative after losing control of her original masters.
NYC music
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Lorde's Virgin Birth

Lorde's new album is a deeply personal, rugged exploration of her growth and identity, characterized by collaborations with new producers.
Music
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Taylor Swift Reclaims Her Music: Why It Feels So Powerful

Taylor Swift's re-recording of her albums is an act of personal and artistic reclamation, reshaping her narrative after losing control of her original masters.
fromInverse
1 week ago

35 Years Ago, One Underrated Star Trek Episode Left Many Unanswered Questions

The episode 'Transfigurations' presents a unique narrative where an alien transforms into something greater, ultimately raising questions about identity and evolution within the Trek universe.
OMG science
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A look at the Met Museum's exhibition on Black dandyism

The exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" explores the impact of Black dandyism on fashion and identity.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Angelina Jolie at 50: The star who closed the Brangelina chapter to lead her own clan

Angelina Jolie embodies a multifaceted identity, merging her roles as an actress, director, and activist beyond traditional Hollywood expectations.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

When Automation Takes Over, Creation Will Take Off | Entrepreneur

Automation will free humans from menial tasks, allowing a renewed focus on creativity.
The shift toward automation presents an opportunity for redefining purpose and identity.
#personal-growth
fromForbes
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost Of Remote Work: Lost Rituals And Human Moments

Each card felt like a future conversation waiting to happen. The act itself, the handoff, the glance, was more than transactional. It was relational.
Digital life
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Fantasy football team names: How to pick a winner

Naming takes on a variety of complex forms in fantasy football, reflecting both personal identities and the unique passions of participants, marking a blend of fun and competition.
National Football League
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The one change that worked: I was born with brown hair. But becoming Ginger Rachel brought me true happiness

At 26, when I look in the mirror, I now see my mum looking back at me.
Fashion & style
#immigration
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 weeks ago

OPINION: If Germany is to thrive it must help foreigners feel they belong here

Germany's welcoming culture is undermined by deep-rooted issues of national identity, leaving newcomers feeling excluded despite long-term residence.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 weeks ago

OPINION: If Germany is to thrive it must help foreigners feel they belong here

Germany's welcoming culture is undermined by deep-rooted issues of national identity, leaving newcomers feeling excluded despite long-term residence.
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

After Anchorage - High Country News

Told to put a light in my lamp, I turned from a daughter's work to take a tabular rock in hand... I trust in nothing near, hungering for the light of the leaf as it unfurls.
Writing
Parenting
fromCraftBeer.com
2 weeks ago

From Bottles to Beer: How Three Mothers Are Shaping Craft Culture

Craft beer becomes a pivotal part of identity and community for mothers, redefining their experiences in new motherhood.
Writing
fromTruthout
1 week ago

The Genocide in Gaza Isn't Just Attacking Our Bodies, It's Erasing Our Memories

War destroys not only lives but also memories, stripping individuals of the connections that define them.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

Inclusive education is a disservice to neurodivergent pupils | Aeon Essays

The author reflects on their experiences with neurodiversity and the challenges of masking in a non-inclusive environment.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

100 Foot Wave Crashes to Shore

Throughout the season, surfers discuss how to confront their eventual retirement from the sport. Especially resonant is protagonist Garrett McNamara's struggle to accept leaving it behind.
Snowboarding
Mindfulness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Bay Area native wins Pulitzer Prize for moving memoir

Tessa Hulls' Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir explores her complex identity and the generational trauma within her family as Chinese immigrants.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Asking Eric: Is it up to me to tell my niece what her mother won't?

Ask for the information. Your sister and her husband put your whole family in an unfair position by making this a lifelong secret.
Board games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why do so many Americans join the Israeli military? | Ahmed Noor

In many ways, the pied-noirs regard themselves as being more French than the French, revealing the complexity of identity in post-colonial contexts.
Left-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Untold Pressures of Wealth

Wealthy heirs often struggle to match the towering success of previous generations.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Get Your Ass To An Adult Dance Class

The nostalgia is palpable as she recalls her dance recitals, contrasting childhood joy with the responsibilities of adulthood, ultimately reflecting on performing as a mainstay of her identity.
NYC music
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

I Will Return to You, Marrakech | The Walrus

The vibrant souks of the Medina may sink into my skull like an old knife. If I die, my soul will roam this continent with pleasure, along its fine shorelines...
Paris food
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