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Talking Taboo

Talking Taboo

I’ve never really been the greatest communicator. If you ask my girlfriend, she would probably laugh and nod in agreement. I have a hard time expressing myself and sometimes it’s hard to translate my thoughts into words. Growing up, I kept feelings bottled inside of me. I was worried and anxious that what I said would hurt someone. I was afraid to speak my mind and communicate my feelings with the people I loved, in fear that I might hurt them. Now, I know that letting your f

This Is My Depression

This Is My Depression

For those who have met me, what I am about to say may come as a surprise. I like to think of myself as a bubbly, outgoing, friendly person. I am often seen with a smile plastered on my face. So unless you know me—and I mean really know me—you probably wouldn’t be able to tell that I, Brittany Hancock, was clinically depressed for years following my father’s untimely death. You also may not know that I struggle with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), or that I have separat

1 in 10

1 in 10

1 in 10 women; an estimated 176 million people worldwide suffer from Endometriosis, a painful and often times life-altering disorder in which tissue that typically lines the uterus grows outside of it. The onset and progression of the condition is highly individual but some key symptoms are abnormal menstruation, chronic back/leg/pelvic pain, abdominal fullness, fatigue and pain during or after intercourse. As prevalent as Endometriosis is, it remains highly undiagnosed as th

Am I Actually Upset, or Is It Just PMS?

Am I Actually Upset, or Is It Just PMS?

For as long as I can remember I’ve always felt that being a woman meant that we are governed by our hormones. If I was just a little stressed out or emotional, it meant that my period was due – yep, it was all down to hormones. Unconsciously I’ve conditioned my mind to never give merit to those feelings or why I was feeling that way because of just brushing it off as PMS. But the truth is, hormones don’t actually influence how we feel or react to certain situations; it’s the

A Student in a Self-Care World

A Student in a Self-Care World

Slammed with midnight deadlines and essays for days, being a student in the self-care world seems impossible….. But is it? The life of any student is a constant cycle of homework and studying, never taking the time to think of yourself because of the fixation on grades. The topic of caring for yourself while attending school isn’t something to ignore. There is direct correlation in mental health and grades! You have to take care of your body while going through school or els

5 Ways Your 20s Read like an Astrological Forecast

5 Ways Your 20s Read like an Astrological Forecast

Being in my late twenties has forced me to reflect on what I’ve experienced since entering this coveted age group. There’s been lots to be proud of and some things I wince at when I remember how I thought it was the worst thing to ever happen to me - can we say drama queen?! We all try to tackle our twenties like a football player, hoping to score a few touchdowns along the way. I’m grateful to be nearing the end with many wins and minimal losses that proved to not really b

Love is?

Love is?

Love is not something that can ever be described; only when it happens will you know it to be true. When you feel loved, you are more powerful than you know. You can’t fake love, for love has no time for pretence. Love demands your soul, and it demands it in its entirety. Love is not self-centred; it is found in the echoes of vulnerability and courage. To give love is the most selfless act we can offer one another; it has the power to inspire when nothing else can.

Why Cutting People Out of Our Lives is Not Always the Wrong Choice

Why Cutting People Out of Our Lives is Not Always the Wrong Choice

''What will I study?'' ''Which job offer will I accept?'' ''Which kind of friends do I want to be associated with?'' ''Am I ready to leave things behind?'' In life we are faced with many decisions we have to make. Decisions and choices that will shape us and ultimately our future. They might be hard to make and might lead to midnight breakdowns but deep down, we know wether we took the right or wrong turn. There's this saying:''We are who we surround ourselves with.'' People

Affirmations for Building Self-Esteem

Affirmations for Building Self-Esteem

When I first started using affirmations, I felt like an imposter. It could have been the feeling of trying something new, but calling myself a “goddess” or a “genius” wasn’t helping me build any confidence. It felt strange and uncomfortable. I do feel that affirmations can be helpful, but they should be truthful and personal. They should also be attainable and positive; not make you feel unworthy. I decided that I wanted my self-love journey to be a step-by-step process, rath

Why it’s Okay to Be Dumped

Why it’s Okay to Be Dumped

Every relationship you will have will make you learn something new about yourself. And every thing you admire about your partner is a quality that you possess but doesn’t necessarily have developed. (Hint, it’s time to work on it now) See, my first ever break up, I learned that I couldn’t depend on someone else to love me and make me feel confident. I had to do that MYSELF. Because it meant that by losing my boyfriend I would lose any self-worth? Ridiculous. It was hard but h

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