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Autistic individuals learn early on that if they want to survive in a society…
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Working in a demanding profession like social work, I’m often reminded that self-care is…
Is there a place for the graysexual identity within the gay community?
Apparently being gay also means being hypersexual. At least, that’s what many of us…
Surviving in the social work field boils down to this single habit
What is your number one priority as a social worker? If self-care is not…
11 ways not to crash and burn in social work school
If there’s one experience that unites all who attend social work school, it’s a…
Is magical thinking destroying your chance at an authentic life?
Are you sitting down, dear reader? There’s something I need to tell you: almost…
Enough with the toxic culture of COVID-19 shaming
After 10 months of trying to evade COVID-19, the virus finally caught me. No—I…
How to live your best life after an irritable bowel syndrome diagnosis
Chronic health conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may seem like a life sentence—that’s…
How 2020 became the year of the introvert
One day, we may look back on 2020 as one of great turmoil—but also…
Can’t sleep? Here are some surefire steps to treat insomnia
As a teenager, I was anxious, isolated, and afflicted with insomnia. Most days I…
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