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Ten Lessons You Learn To Become A Strong Woman
The truth is, strength comes from many different places. We all go through different struggles, face different challenges, and walk different paths. However, there are a few lessons that most of us learn along the way to becoming the strong individual that we are. So here are some lessons you might learn on your way to becoming the person you are meant to be.
By Samantha Proctor6 years ago in Viva
Don't Waste The Pretty
In my freshman English class, my teacher gave us life advice on the regular. Every day it was something new. I loved how authentic she was. She didn't care, she spoke the truth about the things regardless of what anyone thought. One day she was specifically talking to the girls saying, "Don't waste the pretty."
By Jenna Lynn6 years ago in Viva
Life Ownership: Different Ways a Woman Can Take Back Her Life
Life, work, responsibilities, and other things can grab a hold of you in a way that makes you feel trapped. This feeling affects men and women in different ways. As you go through out life, make sure you make the necessary steps to take hold of your life and improve it. The following guide will help women take back their lives in effective ways.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Viva
Helping a Survivor of Domestic Violence
You’ve encountered your friends navigating through difficult times. Being an observer of those close to you going through devastating situations is emotionally painful, and even terrifying. Yet, you realize that you’ve got to stay strong so you can be there for your friend.
By Cice Rivera, Bout Me Healing7 years ago in Viva
Self-Defense Hacks Every Woman Should Know
There are many experiences women face daily that men will never understand: walking through the parking lot and worrying about the stranger following you, feeling uneasy as you get out of the car and have to walk a block alone, noticing someone eyeing you up in the grocery store and waiting for them to leave first so they don't know what car you drive.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Viva
How to Meet Someone with Similar Values
Modern life has to do with the Internet, and it is not surprising that many people are looking there for someone to spend the rest of their lives with together. People are also looking there for friends or companions to have a good time together. For example, in the US, more than 33 percent of marriages, in total, are a result of people who made their first contact online. Is it possible to meet online for a religious person or people with certain hobbies?
By Patricia Sarkar7 years ago in Viva
How to Support a Friend Who Left an Abuser
Your friend has just gone through a lot of things. You knew; you saw the warning signs. You knew he was bad for her—even if you couldn't quite prove it.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Viva
How to Fit In With Girls
My life as a girl is rough and it will continue to stay that way. Girls are full of hormones that make us hate everything and anything about ourselves, other girls, and life. Am I right? The complication we mainly and definitely struggle with is comparing ourselves to other girls. I'll admit it, I am the first to compare myself to any other "perfect" girl or even a guy sometimes.
By Alexis Watt7 years ago in Viva
Period Problems...Period
Period Problems...If your period wasn't a problem already...Us ladies have a lot on our plates; whether it is being a mom, a nurse, a boss, a chef, and a lover, or many other titles, our life never ends. So why does our world have to crumble down when we get our period? Here are some facts you probably didn't know about your paint bucket, and tips that can get you through the pain and stains!
By Melina Encarnacion7 years ago in Viva
Table for One, Please
When I was 16, you would not have caught me dead sitting in a restaurant booth by myself without a friend or someone else sitting across from me.
By Ann Marie8 years ago in Viva
Ladies Guide to a Night out Pt 2
The Look Alright so this is probably going to be your favourite chapter of the book because we are going to discuss how to get all dolled up if you will for the evening. This is going to include how to look for special occasions, as well as including how is the best way to dress for pub crawls like Bunny Hop which will also be covered more in Marathon Nights, or how to dress for which ever bar you are going to. This will help you not look like those girls who you see are hot messes at the bar, who cannot stand, or do anything based on their outfit choice. Makeup and hair will be the next because honey I can talk all day about what girls do wrong with makeup! But anyways, let’s get started to make sure that you all look BOM AF for a night out on the town!
By Hannah Elliott8 years ago in Viva
Consent: A Crash Course
What is consent? Consent comes from the Latin word consentire which means “to have the same feeling.” It still means basically the same thing. According to the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center of University of Michigan, consent is defined as "...when someone agrees, gives permission, or says 'yes; to sexual activity with other persons." However, consent goes beyond sex and relationships. According to West's Encyclopedia of American Law, consent is defined as "...an act of reason and deliberation. A person who possesses and exercises sufficient mental capacity to make an intelligent decision demonstrates consent by performing an act recommended by another." In layman's terms, this means anyone who has the mental ability to say yes, and then does say yes, is consenting to whatever activity is proposed. This can be anything from playing board games all the way to kissing, touching, or having sex. Consent is an important part of our daily lives.
By Sam Smith8 years ago in Viva