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“I Need A Drink”

Posted by strange on December 31, 2014
"I Need A Drink"

Always ask yourself before you drink, “why am I drinking?”

For the holidays, most people love to go to parties and drink (or do a variety of other drugs lol). Holidays are a great time to “escape,” but I want to remind everyone that alcohol is for celebrating, not for self-medicating.

Posted in: Uncategorized | Tagged: alcohol, i need a drink, mental health, the strange is beautiful

Sadcore Sunday: “I thought I was an alien” by Soko

Posted by strange on December 21, 2014
Sadcore Sunday: "I thought I was an alien" by Soko

soko

I’m literally obsessed with Soko right now (first it was Sky Ferreira but I mean, Soko is French it’s like, sorry Sky…R.I.P.) She gets anxiety and depression too !! And she’s just overall her true self and doesn’t give a f*** about anyone. <333

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Features, Uncategorized | Tagged: sad boy, sad core, sad core sundays, sad girl, sad music, sadcore sundays, the strange is beautiful

What’s the intent of the holidays?

Posted by strange on November 27, 2014
What's the intent of the holidays?
The intention of the holidays is often lost because of expectations we set of how it’s “supposed” to be, tension within our family, the overall chaos of the holidays, money troubles and more. However, the true intention of the holidays is gratitude and love. Think of one thing you’re grateful for, and how you can show more patience towards it. By practicing patience for those things you are thankful for, you will cultivate love. Love is like a plant, and patience is it’s nutrients. Without patience, love cannot grow or survive. Nurture what you love, who you love, and yourself with patience. When your crop is ready, you will harvest sweet, ripe, and abundant love. “Patience is bitter, but it’s fruit is sweet.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Posted in: Uncategorized | Tagged: holidays, patience, patience is love

Holiday Horrors, Body Image, and Happiness

Posted by strange on November 23, 2014

“When the holidays turn into something to “get through” rather than something to celebrate, it is time to take another look because something is wrong,” said Carolyn Costin, founder of eating disorder treatment center Monte Nido Vista, in a recent blog post.

Posted in: Uncategorized | Tagged: body image, what is happiness

News: Rape Culture Dating “Expert” Teaches Men to Abuse Women

Posted by strange on November 20, 2014
News: Rape Culture Dating "Expert" Teaches Men to Abuse Women

Julien Blanc is a self-proclaimed pick-up artist (PUA) who gives seminars that promote violence against women. Julien Blanc is a sexist and racist and needs to be stopped.

I know this article isn’t about a “mental obstacle,” but men like this create false images of how a woman is supposed to look and promote abusive relationships and

Posted in: Uncategorized | Tagged: julien blanc
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