This past October, I decided to register with Gift of Life Michigan. For those of you who may not have heard of it – I certainly hadn’t – Gift of Life is […]
Organ donation isn’t easy
Birth control stigma discourages use for other disorders
I was diagnosed my sophomore year of high school with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is a hormonal malfunction that can ultimately affect every organ in my body and lead to a plethora […]
Body hair shaming causes struggle for young women
I remember, when I was about seven or eight years old, being teased for having armpit and leg hair. None of my peers had any at that point, because no one had […]
Genetics do not define who your family members are
If someone were to ask me who my family is, I would probably start by listing those with the “most life experience” and work my way down. I currently have two great-grandmothers […]
Movies don’t intend to offend with disability portrayals
Ever since Jordan Peele’s movie “Us” has hit theaters, it’s been buzzing. Viewers have gone to see it twice just to pick up on things they did not catch the first time […]
Some things are basic human rights, not debate topics
I find it alarming how easily people will debate things that, at their core, are human rights violations. While there’s nothing wrong with a debate, it’s disgusting to see people play “devil’s […]
Social media offers superficial support for mental health
We live in a generation where “self-love” is thrown around almost carelessly. You can’t open social media without being flooded with self-love tips to improve your mental health, whether it be meditating, […]
TV representations increase tolerance, understanding
It wasn’t until very recently that I realized how far our society has come in terms of tolerance and understanding of marginalized and underrepresented groups of people. I think a lot of […]
High schools can do a better job preparing students for adult life
We’ve all heard time and time again about how great school is for us. I’m not saying they’re wrong, but they’re certainly missing a big piece of the puzzle, and that’s how […]
Changing the ‘b-word’ from an insult to empowerment
One of the most commonly ignored red flags I’ve noticed is men thinking it’s OK to call women the “b-word.” This language is never justified. The word has been used to put […]
