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Written by: D. Nguyen Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/being-an-outlier-notes-from-a-queer-asian-american-catholic  It’s hard to grow up in a community that hates anything “different”, especially if you are different in more than one way. I...

Written by: G. Martinez Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/life-inside-the-latina-mother-daughter-dynamic  Is there a moment of realization, catching yourself in the act kind-of-thing, where your tone of voice slightly matches the pitch and s...

Written by: R. McDanal If you’ve heard of Isaac Newton, you’ve probably heard of inertia — the tendency for an object’s trajectory to remain unchanged. While human behavior isn’t quite that simple, it’s true that we tend to stick to what we know. Unfortunate...

Written by: A. Wyers Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/are-labels-actually-helpful Society seems to be preoccupied with labels. They’re supposedly an easy way to break down the world around us into nice digestible pieces. They’re present in ...

Written by: A. Baldwin Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/leaving-the-church-without-the-freedoms-of-adulthood  As you enter adolescence, it is typical to question the world you know. Why do my parents believe in God? Why do we come to this b...

Written by: A. Won Do you get angry and frustrated when talking politics? It can be hard not to, especially when your political opinion is dismissed before the conversation starts. Learn how to navigate charged political conversations by understanding and uti...

Written by: J. Garcia Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/dealing-with-imposter-syndrome-as-a-first-generation-latinx-student  Despite an increase in first-generation Latinx college students, it can be hard to feel like you belong and deserve ...

Written by: A. Won Find reasons why you might feel constantly disappointed, and ideas for how to lower your expectations – not your standards. If you’re constantly feeling disappointed… It’s normal! Disappointment is a part of human nature. We build up idea...

Written by: S. Arabolu Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/mental-health-struggles-among-rural-teen-immigrants-in-america Are you an immigrant youth in rural America? If so, you may be grappling with a variety of emotions. You might be feeling...

Written by: S. Inc. Current world events leave many of us itching to create change and make a difference. After all, it’s hard not to feel like something’s wrong, given the mass unveiling of casual everyday brutality in the U.S. You may want to go out and ad...

Written by: A. Novoa Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/triggered-teens-the-reality-of-gun-violence  No longer is there a need to worry if you’re receiving a proper education; you don’t have time for calculus when you’re running for your life...

Written by: C. Beck Unhelpful thinking styles are also known as ‘cognitive distortions’ in the psychology world. And our brains really want to distort reality. All a cognitive distortion really is, is a shortcut your brain decided was the best route – even t...

Written by: X. Wells Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/replacing-toxic-masculinity-with-masculine-vulnerability What does it mean to be masculine? Is it your ability to carry all the groceries in a single trip without needing help? Or going...

Written by: C. Beck We want you to feel supported all the time, no matter where you are. If you’re outside the US and looking for resources or a place to talk, find somewhere to turn on this list. Jump to your country’s resources: Australia Austria Belg...

Written by: A. Roberts Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/when-your-parent-has-a-mental-health-condition  Roughly 482 million adults in the United States will exhibit symptoms of a mental health condition. It can be difficult to adjust when a...

Written by: A. Toves Abuse is a rampant issue in the US. People of varying ages and genders experience abuse of all sorts every day: Half of all American men and women have experienced emotional abuse in their lives. 75-80% of women who have been abused w...

Written by: J. Juarez Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/the-pressure-and-pride-of-a-first-gen-latina-college-student When you think of the college experience, you might think of  parties, social groups, and becoming independent. It is suppos...

Written by: A. Toves Head straight to the bottom of this page for hotline and text resources providing help for all kinds of situations. The national hotlines listed below are incredibly helpful. But you might want to scope out your options before asking for...

Written by: C. Beck Negative core beliefs are convictions you have about either yourself or the world, which quite literally keep you from the wellbeing you deserve. It’s not your fault for believing these messages about yourself, but you may be able to repla...

Written by: D. Artiga Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/being-gay-and-latino-loving-your-culture-that-may-not-love-you  Latinos cherish and adore our culture. There are so many aspects to be admired. We have precious memories like going to q...