Overcoming Body Shaming (Especially From Myself)
After years of shaming, abusing, and hating her body, Julia realized the importance of not only accepting, but honouring it. This is her body love story.
New and Popular Poems and Stories
Longing (A Poem)
“Almost a year has passed. A year. And I feel a longing. A longing to go back. To return to the woman with…”
I Don’t Need to Protect People From My Emotions: Lessons in Self-Love
Growing up, Belinda thought being “strong” meant protecting her family from her emotions. Many years later, she realized who she really needed to protect.
My Sexual Awakening at 70
Lynn’s sexuality was repressed for almost a lifetime. Just shy of 70 years old, she began to discover herself. This is her story of sexual awakening.
Celebrating Two and a Half Years of Healing and Self-Discovery
Looking back at a past of mental distress and addiction, Elsa celebrates two and a half years of healing and discovering her true self.
Antidepressants Are Not For Me (My Journey to Self-Care)
Sarah’s family and friends urged her to try antidepressants. To make them happy, she did. Here’s what she learned about taking care of herself.
My Edges (A Poem About Self-Acceptance)
Claire’s powerful, evocative poem about discovering her boundaries, tearing free of dependence on others, and finding a deeper sense of self-acceptance.
Learning to Dance With Myself (A Poem)
Jasmine Farrell’s beautiful poem about self-acceptance, self-love, and the beauty of learning to dance to her own rhythm.
How a Sparkly Hat Helped Me Be More Authentic
As Reba was learning to break away from people-pleasing and be authentic, a wise teacher came in the most unexpected form—a hat.
From Mental Patient to Healer: My Story of Overcoming Insanity
Don Karp spent 10 years going in and out of psychiatric hospitals for psychosis. This is his story of not only healing, but learning to help heal others.
