Young people today have been facing far too many crises. What I propose is a way to manage the stress of today’s insane world, and a way to feel more empowered, more hopeful, and less out of control. Essentially, it comes down to focusing both on the inside and on the outside.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport should have known how controversial their decision would have been, and how the brunt of the negative attention would fall on Valieva’s narrow shoulders. They should have understood that no young person could tolerate this amount of negative publicity and the mounting criticism coming from all sides. They should have recognized that it was inevitable that this young girl would crumble under the pressure.
As much as I enjoyed the old Sex And The City characters, warts and all, I can’t get behind the new And Just Like That characters and I may never be able to; not unless the writers start making them even a little bit more likeable, admirable and relatable.
In 2022, when there are so many options to explore in dating, relationships, and being consciously or inherently single, being good with solitude is your super-power for happiness and success.
Some of these single people might be dreading Valentine’s Day, but I have a suggestion. Love is always available. Even if you don’t have a romantic partner, you can always have self-love. My suggestion is that in honour of Valentine’s Day, start a love affair with yourself.
Saying that a woman has a “resting bitch face” is implying that she’s giving offense by refusing to conform to an expectation—that of always presenting herself in a way that would please a man. But why should a woman have to do that? Why is it necessary to always conform to male expectations of how we should walk through the world?
The men and boys who show up at the barbershops get to talk about anything from racism in the workplace and issues with the police, to how the pandemic has disproportionately affected people of colour. The participants have an opportunity to vent their frustrations and receive real support for their challenges with mental health.
Most of us adore her for it. And for those who can’t get past the fact that she’s trans, or for those who can’t get over the fact that the world is celebrating an intelligent woman, well, they’re just missing out on being part of the best fan club, ever.
The problem with mental illness is that the affected individual doesn’t necessarily look “sick.” The condition is in their brain, not their body, so they don’t necessarily manifest the signs of illness that we expect to see in someone who is unwell. That doesn’t mean that they’re not suffering from a real condition—one that is not going away on its own.
Many Canadians are furious at the unvaccinated who they see as perpetuating the pandemic and increasing everyone’s suffering. They’re losing all patience with the portion of the population that continues to refuse the shot. Most of the time, Canadians are willing to agree to disagree with one another, but it’s less and less so when it comes to vaccinations these days.
