Some of the hardest moments in life aren’t about what’s happening around us, but what’s happening inside of us when we believe we don’t belong. Exclusion—whether explicit or subtle, social or internalized—can leave deep marks on mental health and relationships. To explore this, let’s look at three people who might never meet, but who each know what it feels like to be on the outside looking in. Three Experiences of Difference A Bisexual Mom at the Playground She pushes her ch

When I learned the word “Collectivistic” in my social work graduate program’s Feminist Theory class I felt overjoyed. I had found this...

In a world that often feels intent on fitting square pegs into round holes, embracing what sets you apart can feel not only daunting but...

Sometimes life throws us into situations that cause us to feel like a foreign object. You just don't fit in. In that environment, humans...