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I was born in a small town and raised in what is commonly referred to as a third-tier state. Periods were never the subject matter of discussion. Never! My mother did not say that word in front of anybody. She used to cover the pad in three pieces of newspapers before dumping it and would whisper when it was discussed among women. I learned about this silence long before I un...

Parents, schools and clubs regularly post images of children to social media platforms and websites.

While this may support connection with family and friends, promote school or sports activities or celebrate children’s achievements, there ...

Rejection can sometimes be so intense it feels like physical pain – a punch in the guts or a heart that aches. It often involves feeling left out and not wanted. And it can make us question our self worth.

At school, students may put them...

At busy times, I find I simply cannot read as much as I would like to. Life has a habit of filling every available hour with work, meetings, emails, chores, errands and deadlines. Standing in one of my natural habitats – a bookshop – it is fr...