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12 Sep Real Series September Special

Posted at 12:00h in Advice, Mental Health, Real Series, Womanhood by Gabriella Mieres 0 Comments
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    For the Real Series this month, I will be talking about my own reproductive health journey. This is the story about how I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 19 years old. To listen to my story, please play the following video. ...

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    12 Jul Real series: Victoria Tenasco

    Posted at 16:00h in Advice, Intersectional Feminism, Mental Health, Racism, Real Series, Womanhood by Gabriella Mieres 0 Comments
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      Empower’em presents the Real series. This series is focused on sharing the real lives of women of colour. These outstanding women of colour will reveal the obstacles they face, their motivations to change society and the causes they’re passionate about. These women are inspirational community...

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      27 May The Most Essential Twenty Minutes of Your Day!

      Posted at 20:00h in Advice, Mental Health, Self Love by Devinder Maan 3 Comments
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        Listen I know you are busy! Life is moving fast and you have to keep up. You have places to be, people to please, and things to achieve. I get it. You can not afford to be disliked, unsuccessful, or left behind. You are stressed,...

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        26 May The Soft Panel and Art Show

        Posted at 01:31h in Events, Intersectional Feminism, Mental Health by Gabriella Mieres 0 Comments
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          On Thursday, the Feminist Twins held an event that gave artists a platform to share their experiences and expertise at the allsaints Event Space in downtown Ottawa. The panellists included Frizz Kid, a Toronto-based illustrator and writer; Lucky Little Queer, an Ottawa-based nonbinary freelance artist;...

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          02 Mar Gratitude: The Magical Lens

          Posted at 16:09h in Mental Health, Self Love by Amanda Kristalovich 3 Comments
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            “The secret to having it all is knowing you already do.” - Anonymous Gratitude is an emotion we create by focusing on what is beautiful and wonderful in our lives. It humbles and ignites every cell in our body all at the same time. It enables...

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            14 Feb BUILDING YOURSELF UP, ONE YES AT A TIME

            Posted at 00:00h in Mental Health, Relationships, Self Love by Drashti Shah 2 Comments
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              When you say yes to others, make sure you are saying yes to yourself too Have you ever wondered why is it that you almost automatically say yes to a request made to you regardless of your feelings about it? Or why do you often find...

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