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Make Your Own Self-Affirmation Flag Banner with Janie Johnson

Posted by strange on November 23, 2018
Make Your Own Self-Affirmation Flag Banner with Janie Johnson

Janie Johnson is a survivor of sexual and domestic abuse, and creates self-affirmation flags to help her healing process.

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Tell us about your self-affirmation flag banner.

My affirmation flag started in an art therapy group I participated in last fall. We were encouraged to create our own affirmations or choose from a list. I found the process of choosing resonant affirmations and creating something nurturing for myself incredibly therapeutic. On top of that, at the end of the process I was able to take the project home with me, allowing me to revisit the feelings of self-nurturing whenever I needed to. I kept my favorite affirmations on a list, and I continue to add and modify them. My flag is in my bedroom, and I also keep a digital version on my phone so I can access it wherever I go.

Posted in: Interviews, It's not as simple as just leaving, Me & My Story, Self Care, Self-Care Practices, Shannen, Thania | Tagged: affair, affirmations, domestic violence, janie johnson, sexual abuse, sexual assault

Sadcore Sundays: “Til it Happens to You” by Lady Gaga

Posted by strange on November 1, 2015
Sadcore Sundays: "Til it Happens to You" by Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga released in September her song “Til It Happens To You” about the effects of trauma featuring an accurate video of rape on college campuses. If this topic is a trigger for you, I’d recommend not listening to the song or watching the video. If not, this song can be very healing and a useful tool to rid of the hushed stigma behind sexual assault and rape. The music video is just a preview of her full length movie on the topic called “The Hunting Ground” available for purchase here. Again, do not watch the video if this is a trigger. Share with others that may not be informed on the topic.

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays | Tagged: lady gaga, rape awareness, rape survivors, rape victims, sexual assault, the hunting ground, til it happens to you

TSIB Took Back the Night!

Posted by strange on March 24, 2015
TSIB Took Back the Night!

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The Strange is Beautiful tabled at CSUN’s Take Back the Night on Thursday, March 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We asked everyone at the event how they love themselves <333

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