An Ode to Self Care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist RLWR: Spotless Mind – Jhené Aiko I’m stuck in a situation that most of my friends are telling me to get out of. Long story short is, my boyfriend cheated on me. Everyone keeps telling me that if he cheated once, he will cheat again. What if he learns from his […]
An Ode to Self Care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: Handle Me – Robyn Trying to get back out on dating apps after a two-year relationship. I was talking to my friend about sexual discrimination and they don’t think it’s a thing. How do I explain to her it is racist when someone says “I’m only […]
An Ode to Self Care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: thank u, next – Ariana Grande How do you become hard to get? Do you just have to be an amazing, cool person and choosy about who you date? I don’t think having standards — to a degree — has ever hurt anyone, but there is […]
An Ode To Self Care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: Apple Juice – Jessie Reyez I am not an atheist per se, but as a member of the LGBT community it feels hard to explore any sort of relationship with a higher power due to how most marginalized groups are treated in a religious context. What the hell […]
An Ode to Self Care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist RLWR: Human – Kimbra Help. Graduation is right around the corner for us December graduates. I’m scared I’m not doing what I want and I am only doing what I “should” be doing. How can I tell the difference? This is easier said than done. You have to figure out what […]
An ode to self care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: idontwannabeyouanymore – Billie Ellish I’ve been thinking lately about how society places such an impact on certain milestones. Like, at the age of 16 you can drive; 18 you can smoke, vote and go to war; 21 you can drink. But then it all just stops. […]
An ode to self care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: “20 Something” – SZA Is there some sort of indicator to know you’re doing the right “thing” in life? Like, is our generation expected just to sacrifice happiness for the sake of a good paycheck? First, take a deep breath. You might feel unfulfilled right now, but […]
An Ode to Self Care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: “Give A Little” – Maggie Rogers What is a good way to break it off when he keeps calling after one awkward date? First, there’s no real ‘good’ way to break it off. Nine times out of 10 it’s probably going to be a tad uncomfortable. Second, […]
An Ode to Self-Care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: “Runnin’ Thru Lovers” – Sabrina Claudio How do you deal with boys who just want to hook up when you have no interest in meaningless intimacy? Well, naturally, the first thing I would recommend is not to deal with them at all, especially if you are clued-in […]
An ode to self-care
*Recommended listening while reading: “Get Well Soon” – Ariana Grande I’ve broken up with 90% of the people I have been with. What’s most likely the issue? Should I feel like there’s a central problem? Darling, not only are you painfully aware of the fact that there is a central problem, I also think a […]