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High school can be a challenging time for any student, with the desire to fit and find acceptance among peers at the top of everyone’s list. But what happens when you are the first out trans student at an all-girls school, reluctantly becoming a trailblazer for wanting to join an elite club normally reserved for legacy students? Is seamlessly blending in even possible when you are balancing the cultural pressure to be a symbol of progress with the ingrained pressure of becoming a high achiever? Re-upping this guest post from Plan C Pills on GirlTalkHQ, breaking down misinformation and myths about medication abortion aka, the abortion pill. As Women’s History Month comes to a close this week, it’s a great time for a reminder that stories about women throughout history are important and relevant throughout the whole year. Women’s History Month, celebrated annually in March, is a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. The month-long observance traces its origins back to the first International Women’s Day in 1911 and was officially recognized by the United States in 1987. Since then, Women’s History Month has served as a platform for celebrating the accomplishments of women in various fields, advocating for gender equality, and promoting women’s rights worldwide. Have you taken a social media detox in 2024 yet? How often do you unplug from your digital devices? With more and more Americans choosing to step away from technology due to issues such as cyberbullying, mental health issues, harassment, and poor relationships IRL, perhaps this is your sign from the universe to try it out. A new documentary is taking viewers behind the science of hair in an entertaining and informative journey, through the eyes of two hosts who have had to confront their own hair struggles throughout their lives. ‘Hairy Tales’ which premiered on Canada’s CBC network March 7, showcases renowned journalist Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, known for her work focusing on science, conservation and environmentalism, and award-winning science communicator Anthony Morgan as they lead viewers through common hair dilemmas that resonate with audiences worldwide. For Sarika, audiences get to see her grapple with postpartum hair loss by talking to a range of experts and being candid about her own experience. The featured guests and experts that Sarika and Anthony interview share their personal experiences while untangling new research and old myths. WOMEN IN POWER ⚡️ It’s Women’s History Month, and today we took a peek into the art world to see the breakdown of gender representation in galleries and museums across the U.S. Our friends at @singulartofficial, an online art gallery dedicated to supporting the work of diverse artists, researched painting and sculpture collections from museums in the most populated cities to decipher how diverse the artists are. They inspected the complex diversity of nationalities, ethnicities, gender disparities, and movements that shape the narrative of artistic representation in the country’s art museums. Did you catch our founder @ashadahya chatting with @jameelajamil on her @i_weigh podcast this week? Asha spoke about her new short documentary SOMEONE YOU KNOW which follows 3 women sharing their experience navigating a hostile landscape to get a later abortion. It’s a timely and necessary conversation, at a time when reproductive freedom is under attack and when many of our rights are on the line in this year’s Presidential election. Head to the link in our bio to hear the full conversation 🎧🎙️ When we become BFFs with someone in our childhood, many of us imagine growing old and weathering the various stages of life with them. But what happens when growing up means growing apart from our bestie? What does it take to build a powerful life and move forward after the pain and trauma of childhood abuse? Writer and advocate Gloria Masters shared her own experience with us in a compelling blog post, accompanied by photos of her youth that have been intentionally cut into sections, symbolizing the need to separate herself from the past and the people who surrounded her. We all want to live our healthiest and best lives, but sometimes busy schedules and chaotic days can prevent us from eating the food that nourishes our body, soul and mind. 
"The key to success lies not in erasing prejudices but in challenging and reshaping perceptions. Each milestone achieved and barrier overcome serves as a testament to your ability."

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