At 19, I Was Forced To Marry A Stranger And Was Sexually Assaulted Every Month For 12 Years
February 24, 2025
Note: The following essay contains descriptions of sexual assault and abuse.
They sent me off to be raped, with a party and a tube of K-Y Jelly.
The lubricant was to reduce the intense physical pain they explained I would endure while being penetrated by a…
If You Want To Prevent Dementia, These Are The Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor
February 23, 2025
While it’s clear how certain habits mentioned above could affect your cognitive health (like wearing a helmet, for example), other factors are a little more nuanced ― but are just as important to manage.
For instance, socialization is a true indicator of brain health.
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I Was 6 When My Father Decided To Sail The World. I Would Be Trapped On That Boat For A Decade.
February 22, 2025
One of the challenges of my childhood, I grew to understand, was that my parents’ narrative looked true — we seemed to be living a privileged life by being able to sail to gorgeous places like Vanuatu and Fiji in the South Pacific. But the reality was very…
"You Actually Absorb So Much More": For Better Gut Health, Remember This 1 Easy Thing Every Time You Eat
February 22, 2025
There are countless reasons to desire a healthy gut. Achieving and maintaining a robust microbiome — the trillions of beneficial bacteria and the useful chemicals they’re producing — in the lower section of our gastrointestinal tracts can aid our bodies with everything…
22 Wholesome Posts I Saw This Week That Were So Cute They Legitimately Put Me In A Happier Mood
February 22, 2025
I don’t know about all of you, but I always feel like we could always use a little more happy, wholesome, and uplifting content. Why not?! So, I decided to take some time and compile these wholesome posts for you. Enjoy!
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Therapists Are Warning Against These 6 Common Habits That Could Be Worsening Your Anxiety
February 21, 2025
To combat these behaviors, “grounding skills can be really helpful,” Grosso said. Grounding skills can lower the heart rate and bring on a state of ease that just isn’t there during an anxiety tailspin.
Grounding activities include going for a walk and or doing a…
