• The typical person in my class was a recent university graduate; I’d been in the workforce for four years.
• They picked up on things and learned fast; I had nothing but questions.
• They seem brilliant; I felt stupid.
But, I had something they didn’t have…
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The Biggest Players in the Fight Against “Period Poverty”
Period poverty is when a young woman or girl cannot afford to buy products such as tampons or pads, and it’s a global issue. A growing number of organizations and individuals are banding together to address a lack of access to sanitary products that significantly affect the quality of life of women.
Recovery Saved My Life
My addiction to opiates began as a teenager after a significant sports injury. I was going through surgery and dealt with excruciating pain. I was prescribed a powerful painkiller. The doctor told me it was Oxycontin. I did not question it nor did my family. Next thing I know, I’m an opiate addict without even realizing it.
Nutrition’s Powerful Effect On My Mental Health and Addiction
I am now nearly 5 years sober and while clear headed for the most part still have my bouts of depression. I had a realization a couple of months ago that when I feel bad, instead of drugs, I turn to a gigantic unhealthy meal to make me happy. It hit me real hard.
Environmental Racism: How Pollution Puts Communities Of Color At Risk
Anyone can get cancer. Or asthma. As a PSA might put it, diseases don’t see race, place, or age. You know who does, though? Community planners and industrial developers, and that’s led to disproportionate rates of cancer in communities of color.
How Changing Your Diet Can Help Save the Environment
While there’s no doubt that governments need to majorly ramp up efforts to safeguard our future from impending climate doom, there is much that we as individuals can do to help save the environment. Looking at our food consumption, for instance, is a good place to start.
Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness: 6 Things You Can Do
Although the stigma around mental health has slowly been decreasing over the last several years, we, as a community, need to pick up the pace. Things aren’t changing fast enough. Stigma is still far too widespread.
Why Trustworthiness Is the Underrated Key to Business Success
Establishing a trustworthy brand isn’t always discussed in product strategy or marketing committee meetings, but that doesn’t change the fact that gaining trust from your customers plays a critical role in your business success.
5 Tips to Help you Stay Sober at Parties
Here are some tips on how to protect your sobriety at a party where you may run into temptations.
How to Think Before you Act
How many times have you said or done something without thinking – and immediately regretted it afterwards? If you’re one of those people who perennially has their foot in their mouth (and an office full of surly colleagues to show for it), then please read on.
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