by eFriend | Aug 23, 2021 | eFriend Blog Posts
I remember very clearly the first time I met her. We worked together at a local store and I remembered being completely enamored. She exuded an energy that I was immediately drawn to and I found myself being very attracted to her. I had always identified as a straight...
by eFriend | Aug 23, 2021 | eFriend Blog Posts
As a bright kid, I never learned to study. Things just came naturally to me and my brain absorbed information like a sponge. I didn’t need to go over things, I just understood. However, this tactic hit a wall when I started high school and learning became a bit of a...
by eFriend | Aug 23, 2021 | eFriend Blog Posts
When my mental health isn’t doing so well, one of the first things I do is start to isolate myself from other people. The usual reasons are that I start to doubt that people want me around, I get anxious about feeling overwhelmed or what I might say/do, and I am just...
by eFriend | Aug 19, 2021 | eFriend Blog Posts
I‘ve been anxious for as long as I can remember – only I didn’t know it. I thought that was just who I was. I was on autopilot – always being on the lookout for what could go wrong, what I hadn’t done or what others expected of me. The words “Don’t get it...
by eFriend | Aug 19, 2021 | eFriend Blog Posts
There are a ton of articles, listicles and infographics out there about how the “burn and bust” culture among activists is harmful and how important self-care and taking time to rest is, to avoid activist burn-out. When leaders take time to take care of their mental...
