Media Illuminates
August 10, 2015 by Angela Mensah
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Mental Health
Cait Jenner’s show seems to be a big success in that she is bringing light to a subject matter that can save lives. The Black Lives movement seem to being doing the same thing in that it is shinning a light on the continued abused toward people of color by those in power over them. […]
Caitlyn Jenner’s still Ideal Beauty Image
June 5, 2015 by Angela Mensah
Filed under Body Image
Before you tell me how to do it better, before you lay out your big plans for changing, fixing, and improving me, before you teach me how to pick myself up and dust myself off so that I can be shiny and successful—know this: I’ve heard it before. I’ve been graded, rated and ranked. Coached, […]
Low-Fat Love 101: Cultivating Your Identity
March 31, 2013 by Patricia Leavy
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Empowerment, Expressive Arts, Featured, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance
Last month my blog offered advice on how parents can help their daughters develop a positive sense of self. My first piece of advice centered in the importance of cultivating independent interests and skills, such as activities in the arts. This advice came from a personal place as my daughter Madeline (12 years old) has […]
