Gaslighting is a type of abusive behaviour where a person uses subtle and not-so subtle mind control techniques to make another doubt their own reality and feel that they cannot trust their own perceptions. It takes its name from a 1938 play (and its film adaptations) called Gaslight, where a charming husband slowly makes his
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You know those images you see of models scantily clad looking seductive and effortlessly flawless? Well, a lot of effort has likely been put into that “effortless” look…More than likely there has been some mouse clicking in the form of digital distortion. So what is digital distortion? Well, my friends, distortion is when you alter
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Most people will tell you that the older they get, the more they learn about life. Your loved ones have made many a mistake and made many a blunder which has made them so utterly and eternally wise. The good news is, if you listen to them, and hear what they have to say, you
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What matters to you so much that you will shout about it to the world? The answer to this question is actually quite important as your passion for what you love makes you, well, YOU! For Taylor Richardson, a 14 year old from Florida, the answer to this question is science and space. She’s been
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Recently, I watched the Netflix documentary called ‘The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson’. I really believe it’s must watch for anyone who is interested in the history of Gay Liberation. Johnson was an activist & self identified drag queen. Johnson said she was one of the first drag queens to attend the Stonewall
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Let’s have a real talk about navigating the teenage years with our daughters. We all know it can be a wild ride, filled with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises. But fear not, because we’ve got your back! In this article, we’re going to dive into some practical tips on how to create an open and
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Dear Little Questioning Beauty on the Other End of the Internet, So, it seems you may have stumbled on this post looking for answers and tips on how to come out, how to be queer out loud-we’ll get to that. There is no doubt that the next few years of your life will see you
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Ok, so this video came out a month ago, and we missed it, but one of our darling readers sent it to us and thought we should share it, so here we are. Maroon 5 released the video for their latest single “Girls like you” at the beginning of June, which features some of The
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Let’s be honest, navigating the rollercoaster ride of being an adult in a teen’s life can be crazy. We’re responsible for setting them up for success, but where do we even start with imparting our wisdom? Because really, we’re still figuring life out too! We’re here to explore some practical life skills that can pass
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The truth hurts honey! Much as our friends and family tell us we are wonderful perfect humans, the truth is that many of us could do with hearing a little home truth every now and again. When thinking about you are, the type of person you want to become and how you want people to
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Demi Lovato has always been up front and honest about the challenges she has had to overcome. Last March, she celebrated 6 years of sobriety, saying “So grateful for another year of joy, health and happiness. It is possible.” Unfortunately, in her new song, Demi sings about a recent relapse, and you can tell that her heart
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You guys remember Naoishe right? She suffers from Chronic Fatigue syndromes which make it very difficult to do everyday things. You can read her previous story here. Today, she writes about how to be a good friend to a friend who has an illness, and ensure that they feel supported, loved and understood…. Being a
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Period poverty is an issue for many girls and women in Ireland, we knew this to be true, but we didn’t have exact figures to back it up. Until today. In a survey of 1,100 Irish girls aged 12-19, Plan International have highlighted just how big an issue this is for us. Half of the
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Vicky Phelan is a hero. There is no doubt about that. What she has done for the women of Ireland, at a time when she would have been well within her rights to put herself and her own health first, can never be acknowledged enough. She has, and will continue to, save lives. Over the
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99.9% of women will feel under constant pressure to look like the other 1% of women who take up 90% of media space. (Not actual scientific figures, but you get the idea). In her 2017 film, Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement, travels the world on a “quest to end the body-hating epidemic”. In the
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Mindy Kaling is just the bomb. Having started her career as a writer on the American Office, Mindy then wrote and produced her very own TV show and is now starring in the number one box office movie, Ocean’s 8 (have you seen it? its epic). Mindy has never been afraid to stand up and
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We all think that everyone else has the perfect family, and that ours are the only ones who are completely dysfunctional. When we visit our friends homes, their parents are sweetness and light, the house is always clean, and they are loving to each other. NEWSFLASH: ITS A FACADE! Every family has its ups and
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So you like to keep fit? You like the outdoors? Our next impressive lady in our “Making Ends Meet” series took it one step further and decided to join the army. Meet Tara Keveney Madden … My official title is … I am a 3 star Private Soldier in the Irish Defence Forces.
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