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December 17, 2016 by BritanyE

I shouldn’t have to suffer in silence

You want to know what growing up with depression taught me?
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Posted in behavior, disability, mental health, mental illness, pain, Self-Awareness, strength, Uncategorized | Tagged confidence, Depression, Disease, mental health, therapy | 2 Comments

November 24, 2016 by BritanyE

“I Liked Your Hair Better Straight”

I’m getting tired of hearing that….

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Posted in beauty, beauty standards, black women body representation in media, blackbodies, blackness, body hair, body image, confience, culture, identity, journey, Journey To Happiness, media, social expectations, societal norms, women, women's bodies | Tagged beauty standards, beautyideals, Black Hair, black women, social norms, social standards, societal norms | 4 Comments

October 24, 2016 by BritanyE

So, You Want To Grab Her By The Pussy?

There you have it folks!

Not only is Donald Trump a bigot, but now he is also a sexual assailant. Continue reading →

Posted in activism, behavior, bodies, body politics, culture, death, gender, loss of control, mental health, sex, sexual violence, society, Uncategorized | Tagged acceptance, Body Violence, emotional health, mental health, physical health, Rape Culture, sexual assault | 4 Comments

September 29, 2016 by BritanyE

Alright, Let’s Be Honest America: Black Women’s Bodies Are “Inappropriate”

I know what you’re thinking.

“Oh my god, how could to title your post that?” Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, beauty standards, behavior, blackbodies, blackness, bodies, body image, body ownership, body politics, body shaming, control, culture, normal bodies, race, social expectations, society, stereotypes, weight, weight standards | Tagged beauty, beauty standards, black bodies, black women, body image, body shaming, control, culture, race, society, stereotypes, weight | 2 Comments

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