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What You Don’t See— Uncovering The Reality Of Living With An Invisible Illness
Instagram has increasingly become a platform for individuals with chronic illnesses to connect, share experiences, and cultivate community.
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Don’t Let Your Diagnosis Destroy Your Dreams— Finding The Love Of My Life While Battling Crohn’s
On December 14th, 2014, my family sat beside my hospital bed praying for a solution to my severe episode of Crohn’s/Colitis. I had experienced chronic G.I. reactions before, but nothing…
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Fans React to Meryl Streep in Season 3
With only two episodes of Only Murders in the Building Season 3 streaming on Hulu, Meryl Streep has already stolen the spotlight.
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Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd Steal the Spotlight in ‘OMITB’ Season 3
Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd join the cast of Only Murders in the Building for season 3, and they bring a much-needed freshness to the existing formula.
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The 7 Most Adorable Nick and Charlie Moments in ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2
Nick and Charlie are so cute in ‘Heartstopper.’ We’re not jealous at all… The way Charlie and Nick express their love for each other in Heartstopper is so adorable we…
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You Are So Much More Than Your Condition– On Not Letting Crohn’s Define You
Hindsight is 20/20 but I wish when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease 18 years ago that I could have had a crystal ball to show me all that my…
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‘Heartstopper’ Fans Reveal Season 2 Moments That Made Them Cry
Fans share tearjerking moments from season 2 of the Netflix original series ‘Heartstopper’ While a great deal of Heartstopper consists of romantic teenage love, kisses and cuddles, ever-building tension between…
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Unmatched Empathy– How IBD Warriors Helped Me Uncover A Strength I Never Knew I Had
My Story Before I was diagnosed, I was in my early twenties attending Cal State Fullerton for their undergraduate program in communicative disorders. I also just started my career as…
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Our 3 Favorite Minor Characters in ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2, Ranked
‘Heartstopper’ is full of impactful secondary characters, but here are our favorite minor players in season 2, ranked.
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23 Things Only People Who Were Raised By Narcissistic Parents Will Understand
To you, dangerous people feel like home. You “thrive” in fantasy relationships because you feel safe with people you know you have no future with. You fear abandonment yet abandon…
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‘Heartstopper’ Fans Celebrate Charlie’s Sister Tori Following Season 2 Release
Season 2 of Heartstopper dropped on Netflix on August 3, and viewers are already clamoring for more — especially for a future with more whip-smart lines from Tori (on top…
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What Your Favorite ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Boy Says About You
Conrad Fisher If you think Conrad is the one for Belly (or yourself), then you believe in a deeper kind of love.
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7 Shows That Spotlight Queer Love Like ‘Heartstopper’ — And Where to Stream
If you’re a fan of ‘Heartstopper,’ here are the shows you should watch next. If you’ve already binged season 2 of Heartstopper and need another LGBTQ+-themed show to sink your…
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Crohn’s Is Part Of Me, But I Wear My Diagnosis Proudly
After a night of hanging with family and enjoying time out drinking and laughing, I literally woke up with the worst stomach pain. Made it to the bathroom and puked…
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Was Big a “Big Mistake?” ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 2, Episode 8 Reflection
Season 2, Episode 8 of And Just Like That sees Carrie and Aidan fall into a happy homemaker ritual seemingly overnight. The sparks are flying once again, but there’s just…
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5 Beautiful Love Lessons From Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’
Love isn’t always easy, but we can learn something about traversing its difficult terrain from Netflix’s hit show ‘Heartstopper.’ Love should never involve shame.
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5 Beautiful, Inspiring Lessons From ‘Heartstopper’
We can all learn a little bit about love, friendship, and romance from ‘Heartstopper.’ The right people will love you for exactly who you are. A difficult truth: Not everyone…
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Stole Your Man or Woman: Mate Poaching is Related To Psychopathic Traits, Research Finds
Mate poaching or partner poaching is when someone deliberately and knowingly pursues those who are already in a committed romantic relationship. It is associated with darker personality traits. We’ve all…
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Remembering Paul Reubens With One Of His Best (And Forgotten) Film Performances
The world lost Paul Reubens on Monday, best known as Pee-wee Herman. Here’s a look at one of his best and forgotten performances.
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6 Concrete Signs You Need To Be More Like Barbie
Barbie understands that she doesn’t need to be perfect in every single way in order to hold value. She just has to be her true, authentic self.
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MCU Fans Revisit ‘Eternals’ Hate Following Critical Flop ‘Secret Invasion’
Did ‘Eternals’ deserve all the hate it received when it premiered? Many viewers argue it’s one of the most undervalued MCU installments.
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‘Barbie’ Review: An Existential Journey Wrapped in Plastic
In what is the most unyielding financial juggernaut of the summer, Barbie has dominated the box office for the last two weeks (with no signs of losing traction).
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Analyzing the Original ‘Death Becomes Her’ Ending on the 31st Anniversary of the Camp Classic
‘Death Becomes Her’ premiered in theaters on July 31, 1992, and has gone on to become a cult classic with an uproarious ending. However, the final frames we have come…
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4 Trauma Responses That Double As Superpowers
As a researcher specializing in trauma, I find that survivors of trauma often identify both the positive and maladaptive elements of their trauma responses while still validating the pain they…
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Fans Respond to Jeremiah’s Perspective in Season 2, Episode 5
Viewers respond to Jeremiah’s point of view in season 2, episode 5 of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
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Conrad vs Jeremiah: Who Should Belly Be With?
Conrad or Jeremiah? Who’s a better match for Belly? What do the Fisher boys bring to the table?
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‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Artistic Ambition Cannot Save This Sluggish Misfire
Christopher Nolan has a knack for taking complex matters and breaking them into digestible pieces for his audience. He’s proven himself a cinematic genius —from resurrecting the Batman franchise as a bleak yet…
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6 Movies Written By Greta Gerwig To Watch After ‘Barbie’
Need another Greta Gerwig fix after ‘Barbie?’ We’ve got you covered. If you were a fan of Barbie in all its pink-hued splendor, chances are you like Greta Gewrig’s approach…
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A Researcher Reveals the Early Warning Signs of Narcissistic and Psychopathic Children
Although neither narcissism or psychopathy can be diagnosed in children, research shows there are often early warning signs that point to harmful behaviors and traits that can persist into adulthood.
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‘Barbie’, Taylor Swift, And The Summer Of Feminine Joy
In the words of the great Anya Taylor-Joy, “I have a thing about feminine rage.” It’s not just that I feel it, it’s that I crave it—in art, in movies,…
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Emilia Clarke Fans Respond to G’iah’s Scene-Stealing Moment in ‘Secret Invasion’ Finale
Emilia Clarke steals the show as G’iah in the ‘Secret Invasion’ series finale. See what MCU fans are saying about the show’s final moments.
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A Day In The Life Of HIV+ Advocate, Leigh Owens
Spend a day in the life of HIV+ advocate Leigh Owens as she shares her daily routine and what she’s accomplished since her diagnosis. Her biggest message is this: life…
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The New ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 Trailer Addresses A Fan Gripe From Season 1 (In The Most Adorable Way Possible)
Check out the new trailer for Heartstopper Season 2. The new season drops August 3rd.
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Comparing ‘Sex and the City’ Characters to Their ‘The Golden Girls’ Counterparts: The 4 Main Archetypes
What ‘The Golden Girls’ and ‘Sex in the City’ have in common. They make use of the same character formula.
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‘Barbie’ Fans Respond to “Anti-Men” Comments Following Film’s Release
‘Barbie’ is not “anti-men.” The argument is senseless, and Greta Gerwig fans are here to defend the filmmaker’s latest cinematic accomplishment. Greta Gerwig’s highly-anticipated Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and…
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What to Expect From ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 Based on Alice Oseman’s Novels
Here’s what to expect from season 2 of ‘Heartstopper.’ What’s in store for Nick, Charlie, Tao, and Elle?
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My Eczema Horror Story
The most important ingredient of any horror story is the villain. Sure, it helps if the atmosphere is spooky, like a mist-covered moor or a creaky old house.
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Law and Order: SVU’s Best ‘Psychopaths and Narcissists’ Episodes
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is one of the most captivating crime drama television shows, spanning an impressive 24 seasons.
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‘Fatal Seduction’ Is Netflix’s Latest in Adult Candy Store Entertainment — Lust in the Lap of Luxury
What happens when you combine forbidden sex with unbridled wealth? How do we respond to a show that’s no more than smut in a Gucci belt? Sex/Life, Obsession, Tiny Pretty…
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What Barbie in ‘Barbie: The Movie’ You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, releases today in theaters — July 21. To celebrate here is what version of Barbie you are from the film based on your zodiac sign.
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The 5 Primary Reasons ‘And Just Like That’ Continues To Disappoint
Season 2 of And Just Like That might have brought back some of the sexiness inherent to its predecessor, but it’s still striking out. Here’s why. And Just Like That pales…
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7 Scenes From ‘The Parent Trap’ That Are Still Iconic 25 Years Later
The Parent Trap came out 25 years ago this month. From summer camp poker games to sabotaging a camping trip, come relive the best scenes.
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How to Reparent Yourself If You’re The Child of a Narcissistic Parent
Children of narcissistic parents can suffer long-lasting effects in adulthood that affect their self-esteem, mental health, their susceptibility to re-traumatization, and emotional regulation.
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No Matter What Happens, We’ll Always Have This Summer
We can’t predict the future; we don’t know the ways the world will change us over time. But that’s why it’s so important to hold onto these moments when we…
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Impossible Not To Enjoy This! A Review of ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’
Starting with Ghost Protocol, the indelible quality of the last three Mission Impossible movies have proven to be upper echelon in action and adventure.
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8 Sinister Micro-Habits of The Female Narcissist in Friendships
As a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy, I’ve written before about the manipulation tactics of female narcissists and how they can affect their loved ones in majorly harmful ways.
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It’s Time to Stop Being the Bigger Person: The Real Reason Narcissists and Toxic People Push Fake Morality
The problem with always feeling responsible for being the bigger person and “mature” in every situation and emotionally bypassing is that you never assign blame to the true perpetrator and…
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The 5+ Worst Movie Musical Casting Decisions
Movie musicals are a challenge. Casting the right people is essential. Unfortunately, such productions often fall victim to terribly misguided casting decisions.
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How To Know If It’s A Summer Fling Or The Real Thing
It’s only a fling if they refuse to talk about their feelings for you.
