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Express Your Love In A Way People Understand

September 7, 2021 Ammy Sanchez love

For many years my mother and I were constantly arguing about feeling unloved by each other. She would tell me I didn’t love her because I never did anything for her, even though I’d tell her that I loved her every five seconds. And I’d tell her that she… Read the rest at our website.

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Overconsumption Of Alcohol Destroys Lives

August 23, 2021 Juan S. Gomez alcohol, alcoholism

People never expect common activities to turn into tragedies. My family and I certainly didn’t expect my father, Jimmy, to end up hospitalized because of his alcohol intake. Unfortunately, after a month of fighting, he passed away on Aug. 23—the first day of my college career. On the morning… Read the rest at our website.

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End The Stigma Against Sex Workers

August 23, 2021 Carolina Soto sex workers, onlyfans

Sex workers are constantly shunned and tagged as shameful, even though the occupation is something some people have to do to survive. People who choose to enter the field shouldn’t be judged for their choice of occupation. That type of stigma briefly took away many sex workers’ main source… Read the rest at our website.

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You Have The Right To Feel Safe At Home

August 23, 2021 Luz Diago Safety, building

People shouldn’t have to fear that their building could collapse at any moment. My cousin Darianne Diago is one of the residents at the Civic Towers in Allapattah. She recently helped to expose her building’s poor living conditions to the media. Residents have reported mold, water damage, excessive waste,… Read the rest at our website.

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Be Open-Minded To Engage In Productive Conversations

August 6, 2021 Diana Valdiviezo Opinions, communication

It’s difficult to have open and productive conversations nowadays because we are living in a highly polarized society of groups with contrasting opinions and beliefs. Discussions are erupting everywhere about controversial topics such as politics, religion, vaccines and protests. However, when encountering people with different opinions, people refuse to… Read the rest at our website.

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Learning To Embrace My Curly Hair

August 6, 2021 Carolina Soto curly hair, acceptance

As a child, my mom used to call me Shirley Temple because ringlets sprang out of my scalp like the famous child actor. My hair was so curly, people would ask my mom if it was real. I got compliments about my curls all the time. But when I… Read the rest at our website.

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College Is The Place To Make New Friends

August 6, 2021 Diana Lima COVID-19, coronavirus pandemic, friends

When you’re in high school, it feels like time stops. It’s as if everything that happens will last forever, like those good and bad moments have the power to freeze time. For me, it was a rollercoaster ride but what turned it into one of the best stages of… Read the rest at our website.

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How An Encounter At An MDC Restroom Almost Changed My Life

July 28, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Humor, restrooms

Growing up in a big Hispanic family made me value the serenity of the time I spend in the restroom. It’s a moment where I can be at peace and think about everything and anything. However, I’ve been robbed of that tranquility on more than four occasions in two… Read the rest at our website.

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The White House Teams Up With Pop Star Olivia Rodrigo To Get More People Vaccinated

July 26, 2021 Manuela Aguirre Franco COVID-19, vaccine

With vaccination rates slowing down, the White House has been looking for creative ways to reach those that haven’t gotten vaccinated. The efforts have varied from door-to-door outreach strategies to inviting Olivia Rodrigo, a well-known singer and songwriter, to the White House to create videos to encourage her fans… Read the rest at our website.

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Solo Travel Can Help Women Become More Confident And Independent

July 26, 2021 Diana Valdiviezo Women, Travel, traveling

Traveling alone can be challenging, risky and unsafe for women, but it is also an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Although traveling with friends can be fun and safe, it prevents you from learning to take control of your life and make your own decisions. Solo traveling can… Read the rest at our website.

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