Advice

Thanks to #selfcareSunday and other trends that urge people to #treatyoself, people are realizing now more than ever that self-care and being good to yourself is not a luxury but a necessity. So what is self-care really about? Self-care allows us to respond to stress while addressing our emotional and physical needs. In a world that […]

So often we’re told to “Just trust your gut,” but what does it actually mean and more importantly, how do you do it? Gut instinct, or intuition, is your immediate understanding of something; there’s no need to think it over or get another opinion—you just know. Your intuition arises as a feeling within your body […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Jennifer Koza  “Locker room talk,” it’s a phrase we’ve heard a lot in the past few years. Typically it’s a phrase and behavior that is associated with men and stems from the idea that they naturally talk differently amongst themselves than they do in a mixed gender audience. The truth […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Carrie Manner  Knowing a loved one is being abused, whether it’s emotional, verbal, sexual, or physical, can be overwhelming. Anger, guilt, and feelings of helplessness are common, and though we want to help, we don’t always know how. Especially when the person being abused is a parent. When abuse is […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltmann  It’s that time of year again! Between office parties and frosted sweets, the holidays are an awesome time to reconnect with old friends while getting to know new ones. Sounds great, right? Wrong. Once you add tempting sales and gifts (for literally everyone you know) the holidays can […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Liz Arnone Unless you’ve sworn off social media for the last 3 years I am sure you are familiar with #BaeGoals, a trend that has millions of couples posting pics of themselves on social platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Like most trends, things started off innocent enough. However, when we […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltman  The holiday season can be a joyous time of celebration with family and friends – but it can also be a source of stress in a relationship. Between school, work, and quality time with family and friends, it’s no wonder the holiday season can feel especially overwhelming when […]

Written by Writer’s Corps member Kerry Mallett   In my first six weeks of college, I sat at Take Back the Night and acutely felt for the people who spoke in front of the crowd about their experiences in abusive relationships. I could not imagine enduring what they spoke of, but I also naively thought [...]

If you or someone you know is in an unhealthy relationship, it can be difficult to know where to point them to for help. The great news is there are many wonderful resources and organizations–right at your fingertips–that are ready and willing to help anyone who might be in an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Here […]