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There is no shame in choosing to end a pregnancy for any reason. I ended one of my own when I was 19 because I was not ready to have a child. It wasn’t a big deal. I have never regretted my decision and feel so grateful to have received safe and affordable care. This level of healthcare should be available for anyone choosing to have an abortion. Donating to abortionfunds.org is a critical way to redistribute your funds if you find yourself lucky enough to have extra income.
Apr 26, 2023
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I looked so good but doctor required it and now I’m miserable, gaining weight and feeling like I’ve lost control. The food noise is deafening. But I’m proud of myself for doing what is necessary to bring a child into the world… is this what sacrifice feels like?
Dec 19, 2024
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I was put on birth control as a teenager (just because I was having sex which now seems insane) and was living in a different city when my prescription ran out. I was an idiot 21 year old and didn’t know how anything worked so I never got it refilled. It was like my body seemingly finished puberty. I actually really liked learning more about my body and my cycle. I haven’t gone back on any kind of birth control, hormonal or not, and I very much enjoy my body just being able to do its thing.
Jun 3, 2024
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science and medicine has progressed enough to the point where women can opt to stop having periods. i’ve had two hormonal IUDs over the course of 8 years now, and therefore haven’t had a period in 8 years. no cramps. no heating pads. no cravings. no tampons. nothing.
every womens body is different and i can’t promise everyone will have the same experience ive had with my IUDs. but if your periods suck like mine did, it can’t hurt to ask a doctor ab going on some sort of HRT/birth control. why are we still letting our uteruses dictate and manage our lives for one week out of every month? (for some, like myself at one point, well over just one week)
not having a period is great! it’s freeing!!!!! i feel as if i can put my personhood and identity first, and not sacrifice any sort of happiness or autonomy to my uterus!
Sep 25, 2024
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I make photo albums of the polaroids I take of my friends, work, and travels. I love having a physical object that can bring back so many memories. Like many, reading the book The Artist's Way helped me find ways to connect to myself and my art. I adopted the practice of "Morning Pages" which is writing three pages in a journal stream of consciousness style to empty your mind of cluttered thoughts before you get into your day. This has helped my anxiety levels and enhanced my focus so much. I love reading them back after enough time has passed to reflect on what has worried me and remind myself that all things must pass.
Apr 26, 2023
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My favorite way to achieve a sunkissed glow. I love to apply this to my collarbones and shoulders for an extra bronzed appearance. This is the best product I have found that allows me to look like I have been outside without looking like I rubbed brown stuff all over myself. My summer staple.
Apr 26, 2023
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One of the coping mechanisms that my therapist has given me is to radically change my body temperature when I feel overwhelmed. This could be a cold shower or a piping hot bath. I usually choose the bath. Taking the time out of my day to light a candle, smoke a joint, and remember to relax is my saving grace. I love spending this time with myself to decompress from a long day and find so much comfort in the solitude. It's my way of putting a Do Not Disturb sign on my life.
Apr 26, 2023