I've shared the "self-care isn't selfish" memes countless times, and yet here I am, struggling to give myself permission to be happy.
You can care about social justice and care about your own happiness, too.
Tag: feminism
5 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Saying That ‘Women Are Half the World’s Population’
There are better ways for women to advocate for their rights – ways that do not further oppress people outside of the gender binary.
Debates About My Gender Have Convinced Me Of One Thing: It’s Time To Get Louder
Now, more than ever, we need visible and unapologetic non-binary people.
Who is Sam Dylan Finch?
Transgender and mentally ill writer, editor, activist, and queer of many feelings.
How Can We Include Non-Binary People in Gendered Spaces?
Not everyone is interested in holding space for non-binary people.
It’s Not a Race!
As transgender, I began to draw strength from what I realized was a feminine side that was exclusive to me.
Guest Post: The Softer Side of Catcalling
It wasn’t some creepy dude in a white van; it was my kindergarten art teacher.
5 Things I Learned When I Blogged Every Week For An Entire Year
My blog turned one year old and I have SO MANY FEELINGS.
The Absent I: Marriage Equality and the Continued Erasure of Intersex People
Why is the "I" not a "next step" in mainstream conversations?
Fat by Choice: Happy (and Healthy!) At the Intersections of Size and Mental Health
Almost two years ago now, I began taking a medication with the hope that I could finally manage the aggressive symptoms that came with mental illness. I was experiencing despondent, suicidal lows; I felt panicked, paranoid, and inexplicably angry. But by far the worst part of what was happening was the feeling that I wasn’t [...]
