I’ve always been told that finding the right therapist can feel like online dating. Recently, I found this to be true. For the past three months, I’ve been using Talkspace to find a therapist to help guide and support me through life’s hardships, whether they be from the past or the present. I’ll be honest, […]
CW: Eating Disorders The days are long, the air is warm, and the height of summer has arrived. While I am more than relieved to be relaxing in the summer sun, part of me is slightly less stoked. Sure, no school, no homework, and time for myself takes a lot of weight off of my […]
As I sit here in a quiet coffee shop, reminiscing over this past year, my mind quickly turns to the myriad of ways both my spirit and mental health have been uprooted out of a safe space, and into a place of unease and worry. This is normal, they say. We’re two years into a […]
Imagine you’re on a road trip and you end up on a different side of town. Nothing looks familiar. You’re feeling lost, because you’re not quite sure which exit to take on the highway. It’s getting really late, and the thing you want the most is to get home safely. Thankfully, you manage to get […]
Name: Hayden Pronouns: She/her/hers Age: 22 Where I live: North Carolina (but moving to Florida in July) If you could choose any person from history to be your imaginary friend, who would it be and why? I would choose Amelia Earhart to be my imaginary friend, because I find her to be one of the […]
It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2022 Spring/Summer You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply has been extended! The new deadline is Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re […]
Name: Brynne Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 14 Living in: Illinois What’s your favorite song right now and why? “Softly” by Clairo. I love the low, chill melody- this song is perfect for relaxing and puts me in a good mood 🙂 Name: Jade Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 24 Living in: Michigan What’s your favorite song right now and why? “Thunderous” by Stray Kids! [...]
It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2021 Fall/Winter You Matter Blogger Council. The new deadline to apply is Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re between 13-25 and are passionate […]
Name: Alyssa Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 20 Living in: NYC If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? On a mountain watching the sunrise. Name: Matt Pronouns: He/Him/His Age: 17 Living in: California If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?If I could be anywhere in the […]
It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2021 Spring/Summer You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply has been extended! The new deadline is Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re […]