Everything You SHOULD'VE Been Taught in School.
*Guest Post by Arielle Gantt
First of all, thank you for deciding to read this article. As someone who battles with (I battle okay, I don’t “suffer from”) depression and anxiety, it means a lot to me and people like me that you, a friend, family member, partner, loved one, are seeking advice on how to care for someone with a mental illness. [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Care for a Loved One with a Mental Illness
*Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation; Guest Post: Arielle Gantt
Live. Love. Laugh. Think happy, be happy. Look to the sunshine…these are the kinds of sayings that make me cringe. As a person with depression, I know how hard it is to battle your own mind day in and day out. Simply “thinking happy” isn’t a cure, and exercise is not the end all be all to recovery. However, sometimes the right mental health quotes – quotes actually written by people who experience mental illness – can be life changing. [Read more…] about 7 Relatable Mental Health Quotes
LGBTQ+ leaders come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They include activists who gave their lives for the cause and role models who show us every day how to have an impact on the world around us.
While LGBTQ+ people have existed throughout all periods of history, we’re getting more recognition than ever before. Today, an estimated 4.5% of Americans identify as LGBTQ+ and recent studies have found that as many as 20% of millennials identify as LGBTQ+.
In large part, the lives we lead today can be credited to the LGBTQ+ leaders that came before us. Their stories serve as an inspiration and part of history. [Read more…] about Top 10 Quotes from LGBTQ Leaders. Of All Time.
Yesterday, March 31st, was Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), an annual event that celebrates transgender people, highlights their contributions, and celebrates their visibility. It was awesome to see people of all gender identities posting with the #TDOV hashtag on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok and across the internet.
Whether or not you identify as transgender, I hope you did something special to celebrate this important day. [Read more…] about 7 Inspiring Trans Activists You Should Know
Can you believe RuPaul’s Drag Race has been on TV for 10+ years?
One of my favorite shows, this reality TV competition documents RuPaul’s search for “America’s next drag superstar.” Best of all, Rupaul has placed famous drag queens in the spotlight for over a decade. It’s hard to believe, right? [Read more…] about The Most Famous Drag Queens From RuPaul’s Drag Race