Christmas is right around the corner now, and for those who celebrate it (and maybe even those who don’t), one of the key parts...
Jouanna Bondakji
Jouanna is an English Literature graduate from Lebanese American University. One thing she loves is a good story, whether it comes in the shape of a book, show, movie, video game, or song. Her hobbies include gaming, writing, and overthinking the smallest of things. Quiet in speech but fierce in writing, She aims to share her passion for an endless array of topics with the world, and believes in being assertive but fair, except towards her cat whom she spoils too much.
If you’re like me, you get overwhelmed quite easily with the ridiculous amount of choices for online streaming. With so many options, it’s often...
Misogyny is, unfortunately, still a very prevalent thing in today’s society worldwide. Things have gotten better for us women compared to, say, fifty years...
How Do Generational Gaps Affect Depression?
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If your social media looks anything like mine, it’s probably filled with memes about dealing with depression and anxiety. Whenever I see jokes about...
Ever heard the saying “money is the root of all evil?” Capitalism has been around for centuries now, and it inarguably has an influence...
Owning a pet is a truly special thing. The pandemic has been hard for all of us, but one thing that’s helped me keep...
The Sleep Enemy: Insomnia
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It’s finally time for bed and you’re grateful. The day has been busy and exhausting, and you can feel the fatigue in your body....
If you were asked what your ultimate method of relaxation was, what would your answer be? Mine would definitely be playing video games. With...
The phrase “opposites attract” is a cliché at this point, but perhaps it’s because there’s at least some truth to it. It’s commonly heard...
Perfectionism: A Painful Process
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Perfectionism: usually the go-to trait that people answer with when they’re asked what their weakness is during a job interview. That’s probably because perfectionism...
Being fat isn’t easy. I’ve been fat for as long as I can remember, even as a baby. That means I’ve never been a...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from living in the Arab world my entire life, it’s that being part of the same marginalized “category”...
Have you ever confided in someone about how much worse your anxiety, depression, or mental fatigue has gotten lately and received a response akin...