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#caitlyn-jenner
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Trump fan Caitlyn Jenner learns elections have consequences | Arwa Mahdawi

Caitlyn Jenner realizes Trump's policies affect her as a transgender individual, especially after her passport was marked male despite her gender identity.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Trump fan Caitlyn Jenner learns elections have consequences | Arwa Mahdawi

Caitlyn Jenner realizes Trump's policies affect her as a transgender individual, especially after her passport was marked male despite her gender identity.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
23 hours ago

Hulk Hogan May Be Dead, but He's Still Managing His Brand From Beyond the Grave

Hulk Hogan: Real American explores the complexities of Hulk Hogan's identity, blending reality and performance in the world of professional wrestling.
#transgender
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Children and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

A variety of children's books explore themes of culture, identity, and emotions through engaging stories and illustrations.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

You have to reflect the language to capture people's souls': Martina Laird on calypso, patois and the RSC

Martina Laird's journey to reconnect with her roots inspired her to write her first play, Driftwood, after a transformative reunion with her mother.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

My Dad Had A Shameful Compulsion. I Never Thought I'd Grow Up To Share The Same Secret.

A father's struggle with addiction and the impact on his child's perception of him shapes their relationship.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the people who finally meet themselves in their 60s and 70s aren't reinventing anything, they're meeting the original person who got buried under decades of being useful to everyone else, and the relief they feel is recognition, not discovery - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to self-discovery, revealing the original self buried under roles and responsibilities.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Lower Manhattan gets a new arts center focused on Central and Eastern Europe

A new cultural hub in Lower Manhattan showcases contemporary artists from Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on identity under pressure.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'That tension has always been around in my life, being mixed race and growing up in Ireland with Hong Kong heritage'

Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng expresses that growing up in Wicklow as a mixed-race individual often felt isolating, as they navigated their identity in a small town.
Arts
fromColossal
2 days ago

Contrast Reigns in Austn Fischer's Conspicuous Black-and-White Photos

"I started doing photography as a way to express things I don't understand or to convey a message I'm having a hard time explaining. I often work in quite a backwards way, knowing exactly what I want to arrange in front of the camera but struggling to understand the significance in my life until I am able to reflect on it after."
Arts
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who answer emails at 11 PM aren't more committed than people who don't - they've lost the boundary between availability and identity, and the late-night reply isn't proof that they care more about the work, it's proof that the work has colonized every hour of their day, and they stopped noticing because the invasion happened so gradually it felt like dedication instead of surrender - Silicon Canals

Being constantly available for work can lead to losing personal identity and boundaries.
DC food
fromInverse
2 days ago

Quinn? 'The Boys' Season 5 Just Introduced The Creepiest Supe Yet

Supes face identity challenges as they become characters for larger entities, impacting their personal lives and relationships.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

How Mobile Became The Foundation Of Omnichannel Identity | AdExchanger

Identity today relies on combining various signals, with mobile devices providing crucial insights for effective marketing strategies.
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration confirms its opening date

The museum will display over 100 of Quentin Blake's original, rarely seen drawings, showcasing his theatrical influences as an illustrator.
London
DC food
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Mike Flanagan-Penned Clayface Receives First Horrific Trailer

Clayface presents a horror-themed narrative contrasting with the lighter tone of other DC films, focusing on identity loss and revenge.
#retirement
Renovation
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 66 and I've been retired for two years and the loneliness isn't what I expected - it's not about being alone, I have a wife, I have children, I have neighbors - it's about no longer being the person a room turns toward when a decision needs to be made, and that shift from being needed to being included is the quietest demotion there is - Silicon Canals

The loneliness of retirement stems from feeling unnecessary as roles and needs change over time.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says there's a specific version of loneliness that only shows up in retirement - not the absence of colleagues or the silence of mornings, but the slow understanding that the version of you the world was interested in was the one producing, performing, solving, and the version sitting at home in a quiet kitchen is someone the world has gently agreed to stop asking about - Silicon Canals

Retirement loneliness stems from losing one's identity and purpose, not just from missing social connections.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The retirement crisis nobody is talking about isn't financial - it's that a generation raised to measure their worth in output is now expected to rest, and rest feels dangerously close to worthlessness - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to a loss of identity and purpose when work defines self-worth.
Renovation
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 66 and I've been retired for two years and the loneliness isn't what I expected - it's not about being alone, I have a wife, I have children, I have neighbors - it's about no longer being the person a room turns toward when a decision needs to be made, and that shift from being needed to being included is the quietest demotion there is - Silicon Canals

The loneliness of retirement stems from feeling unnecessary as roles and needs change over time.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says there's a specific version of loneliness that only shows up in retirement - not the absence of colleagues or the silence of mornings, but the slow understanding that the version of you the world was interested in was the one producing, performing, solving, and the version sitting at home in a quiet kitchen is someone the world has gently agreed to stop asking about - Silicon Canals

Retirement loneliness stems from losing one's identity and purpose, not just from missing social connections.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The retirement crisis nobody is talking about isn't financial - it's that a generation raised to measure their worth in output is now expected to rest, and rest feels dangerously close to worthlessness - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to a loss of identity and purpose when work defines self-worth.
#trauma
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The best books to read in April: new paperbacks from Katie Kitamura, Benjamin Wood and Mick Herron

The novel explores themes of identity, trauma, and the performance of self through the interactions between the narrator and Xavier.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The best books to read in April: new paperbacks from Katie Kitamura, Benjamin Wood and Mick Herron

The novel explores themes of identity, trauma, and the performance of self through the interactions between the narrator and Xavier.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Price You Pay When Your Business Becomes Your Identity

Entrepreneurs often merge their identity with their business, leading to challenges in delegation, health, and succession planning over time.
Bootstrapping
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The reason some men never move forward in life has nothing to do with motivation or discipline - it's that they built their entire identity around a version of themselves that stopped being true years ago, and starting over feels like admitting it was all wasted - Silicon Canals

Many individuals struggle to update their identities after past failures, clinging to outdated self-perceptions.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Price You Pay When Your Business Becomes Your Identity

Entrepreneurs often merge their identity with their business, leading to challenges in delegation, health, and succession planning over time.
Bootstrapping
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The reason some men never move forward in life has nothing to do with motivation or discipline - it's that they built their entire identity around a version of themselves that stopped being true years ago, and starting over feels like admitting it was all wasted - Silicon Canals

Many individuals struggle to update their identities after past failures, clinging to outdated self-perceptions.
#theater
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Spoken-word poetry, immigration fears, friendship, and 'Brown Face' onstage * Oregon ArtsWatch

The play at Milagro Theatre explores friendship, identity, culture, and immigration through a poetry-slam format with audience engagement.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Spoken-word poetry, immigration fears, friendship, and 'Brown Face' onstage * Oregon ArtsWatch

The play at Milagro Theatre explores friendship, identity, culture, and immigration through a poetry-slam format with audience engagement.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

At least 19 states restrict LGBTQ+ concepts in schools, leading to the banning of children's books that promote queer-inclusive lessons.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"Lobsters" & "tomatoes" among the "seven new types of gays"... But are you one of them? - Queerty

A comic video humorously categorizes gay men into seven new identities, gaining significant viral attention.
Music
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Latin pop star Jose Alfredo reclaims gay slur with the sultry empowering anthem "Perro" - Queerty

José Alfredo embraces his identity and empowerment through music, particularly in his bold track 'Perro'.
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago
Wellness

Asiri Kuttige on leaving Sri Lanka, modeling underwear & his favorite kind of "cream cake" - Queerty

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

At least 19 states restrict LGBTQ+ concepts in schools, leading to the banning of children's books that promote queer-inclusive lessons.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"Lobsters" & "tomatoes" among the "seven new types of gays"... But are you one of them? - Queerty

A comic video humorously categorizes gay men into seven new identities, gaining significant viral attention.
Music
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Latin pop star Jose Alfredo reclaims gay slur with the sultry empowering anthem "Perro" - Queerty

José Alfredo embraces his identity and empowerment through music, particularly in his bold track 'Perro'.
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago
Wellness

Asiri Kuttige on leaving Sri Lanka, modeling underwear & his favorite kind of "cream cake" - Queerty

fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Lea Ypi's Family Secrets

The narrator's journey in Tirana is marked by her search for the Sigurimi archive, reflecting her complex relationship with her Albanian identity and past.
Writing
#loneliness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Psychology

Psychology says the loneliest form of love isn't being unloved its being adored for a version of yourself you've been performing so long that the real you has started to feel like the imposter - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The loneliest people at any gathering are almost never the ones standing alone by the wall. They're the ones laughing in the middle of the group who will drive home afterward in complete silence and not call anyone about it. - Silicon Canals

Loneliness often stems from being surrounded by people who believe they know you, rather than from physical absence.
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Mental health

There's a version of loneliness that only arrives inside a crowded room full of people who like you, and it comes from the slow realization that what they like is a performance you can no longer remember choosing to start - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the loneliest form of love isn't being unloved its being adored for a version of yourself you've been performing so long that the real you has started to feel like the imposter - Silicon Canals

The worst loneliness is being loved for a false self that no longer exists.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The loneliest people at any gathering are almost never the ones standing alone by the wall. They're the ones laughing in the middle of the group who will drive home afterward in complete silence and not call anyone about it. - Silicon Canals

Loneliness often stems from being surrounded by people who believe they know you, rather than from physical absence.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

There's a version of loneliness that only arrives inside a crowded room full of people who like you, and it comes from the slow realization that what they like is a performance you can no longer remember choosing to start - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can persist even in social settings, stemming from a disconnect between one's true self and the persona they project.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Loving My Mother, Unlearning Myself

Love and pressure coexist in mother-daughter relationships, shaping identity and fueling personal growth through grief and complex emotions.
#social-anxiety
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who keep adjusting their personality to suit the room aren't socially skilled - they're exhausted, and they've been exhausted since childhood - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting one's personality can lead to exhaustion and loss of personal identity, rather than being a sign of social skill.
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Psychology

Psychology says people who are warm in public but distant in private aren't being fake in either setting - they've built an entire social identity around the version of themselves that performs well in rooms and they genuinely don't know who shows up when the room is empty - Silicon Canals

People may develop a polished public persona that overshadows their true self, leading to a disconnect between social performance and personal identity.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who keep adjusting their personality to suit the room aren't socially skilled - they're exhausted, and they've been exhausted since childhood - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting one's personality can lead to exhaustion and loss of personal identity, rather than being a sign of social skill.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says people who are warm in public but distant in private aren't being fake in either setting - they've built an entire social identity around the version of themselves that performs well in rooms and they genuinely don't know who shows up when the room is empty - Silicon Canals

People may develop a polished public persona that overshadows their true self, leading to a disconnect between social performance and personal identity.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Most people don't realize that the sharpest loneliness in midlife isn't having no friends - it's having friends who knew an earlier version of you and have no interest in meeting who you've become - Silicon Canals

Loneliness in midlife often stems from friends not updating their understanding of each other, rather than a lack of social connections.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

From Manifesto to Mr Loverman: Bernardine Evaristo's best books ranked!

Evaristo's works blend various forms and explore themes of identity, relationships, and perseverance through unique storytelling methods.
fromItsnicethat
5 days ago

Riz Ahmed's new show Bait has a spy-spoof title sequence masterminded by Pentagram partners

"Given the impetus of the plot involves James Bond - the world's most famous spy - undertones of the genre of intelligence and espionage are alluded to, in both the choice of a monospace typeface, ABC Rom Mono, and in the widely tracked, code-like setting of it."
Television
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

People who accomplished remarkable things by 60 share one pattern - they changed their minds more often and their identity less often - Silicon Canals

Identity transformation can lead to personal fulfillment, while rigid opinions may hinder growth and authenticity.
Silicon Valley
fromVulture
6 days ago

The Audacity Recap: Completely Typical

Duncan's struggle with his neurodivergent identity reveals the absurdity of tech culture's obsession with genius and the myth of the visionary billionaire.
London music
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Sam McBride: When one generation takes its lead from Rory McIlroy and the next from Kneecap, the future is impossible to predict

Rory McIlroy unites Northern Ireland through his inclusive identity and focus on sporting achievement, transcending traditional divisions.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says the most isolating part of getting older isn't having fewer people around you - it's having fewer people who knew you when you were whole and fast and full of plans, because the version of you that exists in other people's memory is shrinking at the same rate as the guest list, and one day you'll be the only person alive who remembers what you were capable of - Silicon Canals

The hardest part of aging is losing connections to those who remember different versions of ourselves.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kae Tempest on creativity and his gender transition: I'm just glad to be alive'

Kae Tempest navigates life as a visible trans person, expressing gratitude for existence and sharing experiences through art.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Social Class Shapes Identity

Social class influences identity and emotional well-being, often unnoticed, leading to anxiety and low self-esteem when transitioning between classes.
#joan-semmel
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I wanted my work to be shameless': 93-year-old artist Joan Semmel on her trailblazing nudes

Joan Semmel's art challenges perceptions of aging and identity through vibrant depictions of her own nude body, emphasizing authenticity and self-expression.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I wanted my work to be shameless': 93-year-old artist Joan Semmel on her trailblazing nudes

Joan Semmel's art challenges perceptions of aging and identity through vibrant depictions of her own nude body, emphasizing authenticity and self-expression.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Bouncing back' is a myth. Here's what real resilience looks like

Resilience is not about toughness or bouncing back, but about moving forward after loss and trauma.
Arts
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Ghosts in the machine

Rachel Youn creates kinetic sculptures from secondhand machines, exploring themes of domesticity, sexuality, and human-machine relationships.
#friendship
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

People don't stay in friendships they've outgrown because they're weak - they stay because identity is bound up in being the kind of person who doesn't abandon people - Silicon Canals

People stay in outgrown friendships due to their identity being tied to the idea of not leaving, not out of cowardice or weakness.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I retired two years ago and the part nobody warned me about isn't the boredom or the loss of purpose. It's that the friendships I thought were mine actually belonged to the job, and the job took them when it left. - Silicon Canals

Retirement reveals that many friendships were based on shared work experiences rather than genuine connections.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

People don't stay in friendships they've outgrown because they're weak - they stay because identity is bound up in being the kind of person who doesn't abandon people - Silicon Canals

People stay in outgrown friendships due to their identity being tied to the idea of not leaving, not out of cowardice or weakness.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I retired two years ago and the part nobody warned me about isn't the boredom or the loss of purpose. It's that the friendships I thought were mine actually belonged to the job, and the job took them when it left. - Silicon Canals

Retirement reveals that many friendships were based on shared work experiences rather than genuine connections.
Writing
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Jan Morris, and the struggle between coherence and uncovering another's inner life

Jan Morris's unique perspective as a writer reflects her experiences of transition and historical events, revealing universal themes of addiction and identity.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Griefdogg by Michael Winkler review a cryptic, beguiling tale about a man who turns into a dog

Winkler's Griefdogg explores existential themes through Jeffrey's transformation from a disillusioned hydrologist to a dog seeking simplicity and detachment.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Women Crossing/ Liminality

E4TT explores women's immigration and identity in a multimedia chamber music concert featuring new works by Juhi Bansal, Vivian Fung, and Pamela Z, among others.
Berlin music
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When You Can't Picture Yourself in Your Own Future

Many young adults experience a psychological disconnection from their future, feeling detached from their own lives and milestones due to trauma and existential concerns.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A decade on from Brexit, Britain still flounders without a place in the world | Letters

Brexit has left the UK divided and unhappy, with both supporters and opponents feeling unfulfilled and uncertain about the future.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Self-Made at the American Folk Art Museum explores a century of artists inventing themselves | amNewYork

Self-taught artists create work that is deeply personal, immediate, and reflective of lived experiences, challenging conventional narratives of artistic authorship.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

More than a jersey: Kits are putting soccer's underdogs on the map

Lower-league soccer teams are redefining jersey culture, using kits for self-expression and identity, gaining global recognition despite their modest status.
fromKqed
1 week ago

What Draws People Into Cults? A New Book Tracks Two Followers

Hippies placed a premium on freedom, on the right to improvise their lives as they saw fit. And yet the 1960s and seventies also revealed the limits of freedom - how an endless array of options could be confusing, overwhelming, even debilitating.
Books
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Inside a Black Panther Family Album

The Cleaver family's album illustrates the complexities of homemaking and identity in exile, highlighting the balance between stability and movement.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
#fiction
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Communion by Jon Doyle review a charged debut about sin and solace

Mack O'Brien navigates personal crises and relationships while participating in a local theater production after leaving seminary life.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein by Deborah Levy review wonderfully entertaining

The novel explores relationships, identity, and creativity through the lens of imagined encounters and linguistic playfulness.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Communion by Jon Doyle review a charged debut about sin and solace

Mack O'Brien navigates personal crises and relationships while participating in a local theater production after leaving seminary life.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein by Deborah Levy review wonderfully entertaining

The novel explores relationships, identity, and creativity through the lens of imagined encounters and linguistic playfulness.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

New dads like me want to do fatherhood differently. Where's our support? | Zac Seidler

New fathers struggle to navigate modern expectations of fatherhood without adequate guidance or support.
#grief
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I've spent 20 years treading water and fear that I've wasted so much time. Am I depressed? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Struggles with personal identity and grief lead to feelings of stagnation and a desire for change in life circumstances.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I've spent 20 years treading water and fear that I've wasted so much time. Am I depressed? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Struggles with personal identity and grief lead to feelings of stagnation and a desire for change in life circumstances.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Entrepreneurs Start to Feel Lost After 40

Midlife disorientation in entrepreneurs signals a misalignment between identity, values, and business direction, necessitating recalibration for clarity and alignment.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

What Zendaya Leaves Unsaid

Zendaya's films often avoid focusing on race, raising questions about the impact on character development and emotional depth.
Books
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Why Portland Author Justin Hocking Calls Toxic Masculinity "Extractive" - Portland Mercury

A Field Guide to the Subterranean explores memory, history, and personal identity through a collage narrative of Hocking's life and environmental themes.
Psychology
fromBig Think
1 week ago

There is no you in your brain - your identity is a "society of the mind"

Our brains fundamentally shape our identities, transcending social and cultural experiences.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Living with a rare disease like Hurler syndrome hasn't held me back - it's given me the best life'

One in every 17 people has a rare disease - I'm one of those people. I have mucopolysaccharidosis type I. It's more commonly known as 'Hurler syndrome', but even when I use that term, no one I meet has ever heard of it.
Medicine
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Doing Philosophy in a Borrowed Tongue

Experiencing a second language can create a profound sense of self-difference and challenges in communication for international students.
fromVulture
1 week ago

'He Was Genius About Sex'

Peter Hujar's first encounter with love at 16 involved an older man who he felt an immediate attraction to, marking the beginning of his exploration into relationships.
Photography
US Elections
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

I Was A Lifelong Progressive. Then I Started Listening To Bari Weiss - And Everything Changed.

Experiencing a 'red pill' awakening leads individuals to abandon liberal values for conservatism or far-right beliefs.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Euphoria Season-Premiere Recap: Breaking Bad

The characters were brought together by their shared experience of high school, but once the school day was over, they might as well go home to different planets. This tension was at the heart of Lexi's play, which closed out the second season: No matter how alien they may have become to one another, when the bell rang, the playing field leveled.
Television
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Beyond Vanity: Feeling Attractive in Midlife

Midlife changes prompt self-reflection, leading to a desire for self-care and alignment with true self rather than mere vanity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From Andrew Tate to Mountbatten-Windsor, my first name has been dragged through the mud. Can a global community of Drews' help change that?

The Council of Andrews is dedicated to uplifting the Drewish Community towards prosperity and self-actualization, creating a space for positive interactions among those sharing the name.
Online Community Development
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

A letter to the person who is terrified of giving up being single: the freedom you're protecting is real, and the loneliness you're tolerating is also real, and the courage isn't in choosing one over the other, it's in admitting you've been holding both this entire time - Silicon Canals

Long-term singleness can bring both genuine freedom and loneliness, challenging the narratives of being either broken or enlightened.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Douglas Stuart on the Push and Pull of an Old Life Versus a New One

The story 'A Private View' explores themes of class, art, and personal identity through a museum setting.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

There's a kind of exhaustion specific to people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s - not physical tiredness but the cumulative weight of having been reliable for so long, for so many people, with so little reciprocity, that they genuinely cannot remember what it felt like to be the one who was taken care of - Silicon Canals

Reliability can overshadow personal identity, leading to emotional exhaustion and a lack of self-care.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I got everything I dreamed of - when I had no ability to handle it': Lena Dunham on toxic fame, broken friendships and her lost decade'

Lena Dunham's choice of aliases reflects her self-image and personal experiences.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Lena Dunham on going to rehab: It was like the first day of college, except many of the people had a problem with heroin'

Rehab requires personal agency and self-awareness, as illustrated through the author's experiences and reflections during treatment.
Humor
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Encore: Oakland Comedian Jackie Keliiaa on Pain, Punchlines, and Her 'Good Medicine' | KQED

Jackie Keliiaa uses comedy to reflect on her life and Native heritage, promoting resilience through laughter.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Vivian Wilson explains growing up with wealth: It's "a never-ending cycle of greed & gluttony" - LGBTQ Nation

Vivian Wilson describes her challenging relationship with her father, Elon Musk, and her journey of self-identity as a trans woman.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The sheila is returning to Australian culture, riding on a new wave of bogan feminism' | Maria Lewis

The request is made in her signature Aussie drawl, something that musicians attempting to break into the international market would attempt to disguise in decades previous. Yet for the Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman, everything from her peroxide mullet to proudly bogan background has become an important hallmark.
London music
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
2 weeks ago

From People-Pleasing to Self-Trust: How to Come Back to Yourself - Tiny Buddha

Indecision and people-pleasing stem from past experiences of conflict and self-doubt, leading to a loss of personal identity.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

A crazy story of gringos and narcos in Mexico, written by one of the best novelists of his generation

Eduardo Ruiz Sosa's 'El paisaje es un grito' explores themes of migration, identity, and the search for belonging through a rich narrative style.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
2 weeks ago

Preview of 'Vessel & Voyager' at AdK | Berlin Art Link

The exhibition 'Vessel and Voyager' showcases 25 artists exploring identity and history through intimate works created during crises.
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