Emotional buffering involves using external things to hide the way you feel. It involves taking something like alcohol, drugs, using food, or even online shopping to numb your feelings. Emotional…
Victoria’s Secret Rebranding: What it Means For Fashion
Major changes are underway in the fashion industry. Notoriously Victoria’s Secret brand was primarily focused on women’s lingerie, targeting a specific body type. Looking back, we could argue that …
TUC 5 Dysfunctional Things Society Has Normalized
When you become aware of aspects in your life that you once believed to be normal, it can hurt. When you first become conscious of how dysfunctional society is, it’s a painful process of unlearnin…
PostPartum Depression 101: The Other Side Of Motherhood
Though postpartum depression is discussed, reported, assessed, and treated, the stigma and confusion surrounding difficult feelings as a new parent needs to be addressed. Coming to terms with the f…
Online Dating: How to Be Safe While Dating
Over 250 million adults use dating apps worldwide. Many users utilize apps or websites to meet others to foster relationships or hook up. In any situation where you are meeting strangers online, …
Parenting Mistakes That Can Cause Trauma
We live in an increasingly stressful and mentally draining world, which is why it’s so important to give children proper care and foster their emotional and mental resilience. Mentally strong chil…
The Hyper-Sexualization of Latinas in the Media
In TV, film, and other forms of media, Latina women of varying ages are frequently portrayed as: Exotic Showing more cleavage than others Wearing tight clothing Fiery or ill-tempered Curvy and vo…
The Hyper-Sexualization of Tan Skin
White supremacy has long promoted that tan/brown/dark skin represents hypersexuality. These beliefs are evident through the typical stereotype of people of color being sexual beings. Some examples…
Five Types of Therapy That Don’t Require Talking
If you’re thinking about beginning therapy, it’s important to pick the type of therapy that works best for you. Some approaches work best for specific issues, but others work for various issues.&nb…
Why It’s Important To Talk About How Much Money You Make
Society has taught us that asking someone how much they earn is impolite or indecent. As a result, money is linked to shame, self-worth, failure, and success. However, the salary secrecy comes wi…