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Finding Acceptance in My Own Body
Everyday I fight a battle within myself. It’s not just cheat days of burgers, chips, and something with lots of sugar. It’s in my own mind. For every time a voice in my head tells me the outfit I have on looks good on me, there are five trying to drown out the positivity. Now, there are two. Sometimes there are five, but I can bring it down to two. I don’t know if those voices ever go away, but I can at least prevent them from messing with my mentality. They know my body is a sensitive subject for me. (It probably is for a lot of people.) They know I’m trying and everyday is a struggle; saying no to fries, trying to lower my soda intake, controlling how much of something I decide to eat, trying not to eat an entirety of something homemade in hopes of having it the next day, eliminating the constant snacking. The list goes on. For every small victory I have, I have to fight to prevent myself from going down the rabbit hole of things I might have done wrong concerning my body. It still continues, but the battle has become easier than it was years ago.
By Idalis Wood7 years ago in Viva
Who Was Abigail Adams?
Abigail Adams is an important feminist figure in the United States. As the wife of John Adams, Abigail used her job to push forward her own powerful Federalist and feminist views. Mrs. Adams was one of the earliest feminists, and would forever affect today's women.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Viva
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle
She is graceful, she emits strength and love, and she stands for what she believes in. She is a woman. She is Meghan Markle. Last year, the entire world watched as Meghan walked down the aisle to her literal prince. Now, nearly an entire year later, Meghan and Harry are expecting their first child at any moment. Throughout her experience as a Duchess, even as a pregnant one, Meghan has been verbally assaulted by numerous sources, including her own family, yet when she steps out she smiles at the people, gives to them, and aspires love within them.
By Joann Joseph7 years ago in Viva
Standing Out as a Working Woman
We want to know what women can do to stand out in the business world. According to the Women's Policy Institute, women's presence in company ownership is still increasing. The first step is to focus on the business approach, to prevent gender from defining women in their careers. Looking at these strategies can help a diligent woman stand out on the business stage. Today, women are more likely to work, rather than stay in the home. Today, they communicate with men and prove that they are the same.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Viva
Curve Appreciation
A bit more of a personal post from me… It took me a long time to become comfortable with who I am—yes I’m still trying to lose weight, and it's going very slowly. However, in the meantime, I’ve become comfortable with how I look and I’ve just learnt how to make myself feel sexy and what type of outfit works for me.
By Kink Journals7 years ago in Viva
'Men Think About Business and Women Think About Men'
This is the kind of information I have known all of my life, even though it was hidden somewhere in a little drawer inside my brain, but it was only when I heard it from Corinne Fisher's mouth that I absorbed it truly.
By Cristina Roxana7 years ago in Viva
'The Handmaid's Tale' Analysis: Chapters 9-11
Chapter Nine Offred acknowledges the room as hers, which is a possible sign that her indoctrination is winning over her desire to rebel. She characterizes the room as different parts of a house based off the function the room is currently serving. For example, when she is waiting, it is a waiting room. When she’s sleeping, it’s a bedroom. She suspects that someone has lived in the room before her, due to the empty facet in the ceiling where a light fixture would hang.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Viva
I Was Told That I Would Not Be Taken Seriously Because of My Weight
I had always loved the art of dance. From the graceful movements, to the impossible looking jumps and turns. So much hard work, yet it all looked so easy. It was an art form that really touched me from a young age, until I saw the darker side behind its beauty. I worked tirelessly to become the best dancer that I could possibly be. Little did I know that my hard work meant little to nothing in this industry, for a girl like myself.
By Victoria Gracie7 years ago in Viva
How to Deal with Cravings During a Period
It's "that" time of the month when every single woman would just like to be left alone so that she could put one her comfy onesie and eat her favorite trash food. When the period is around the corner, our hormones go ballistic, and there is even the sensation that you could eat everything that's been set in front of you. However, during the period ladies often crave for fatty burgers, potato chips, chocolate, and other sweet delights. It's because they are delicious, they uplift our mood, makes us feel satisfied, and they are so damn juicy! To be honest, cravings during the period are a nasty thing, and they should be taken under control for numerous health reasons. Here is how to do it.
By Mia Johnson7 years ago in Viva
