How a Recovering Codependent Got Better at Boundaries and You Can Too — I burst into tears the last time my partner left my apartment. It was one of those breakdowns where I knew how ridiculous I was, but I couldn’t stop being ridiculous. I pulled away from them, trying not to let my partner know I was crying, but tears were infinitely…

I enjoy educating others about mental health, especially LGBTQIA+ mental health — Hello! My name is Marissa Moore. I wrote my first About Me story in 2021, and although it’s been pinned to my profile for a while, it isn’t an accurate representation of my life now. Let me reintroduce myself. First and foremost, I’m a human being who believes that a…

Tips for making it work when your brain works differently — If you’re a freelancer with ADHD, managing tasks can feel like a nightmare. Sometimes your brain may not allow you to accomplish the tasks you want to. If you had told me I had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 5 years ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. …

I think humans rely heavily on external validation or our accomplishments for our self worth. I love that you focused on how to find that self worth from within. I think a lot of other people, and myself could benefit from that.

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I really enjoyed these tips, especially the two about rewarding yourself and changing your routine. I think this could both be very helpful for me when I feel like this.

Want to write for an LGBTQIA+ publication? Here’s your chance — Have you ever wanted to write for an LGBTQIA+ publication? If you are like me and want to have a voice for an underrepresented community, here’s your chance to submit. LGBTQIA+ writers and allies look no further than these great publications that you can submit to. Autostraddle Autostraddle was formed as…

A 4.0 life — “This wasn’t your best work, and honestly, I’m surprised by that.” My professor calmly told me. “You don’t understand, I’m about to graduate, and I’ve had a 4.0 this whole time!” The tears were streaming down my face as I lost all composure and professionalism. It was my last class…

How I discovered my true passion and stopped defining my whole life by my career — I was a sophomore in a rural Midwest high school when I knew I wanted to work in mental health. So I found my career path much earlier than some of my peers. My high school psychology class was fascinating. I loved learning about the brain and how people behave. …