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Kristance Harlow

Kristance Harlow

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Nov 29, 2019

Sometimes I Feel Ashamed of My Mental Health

I talk a lot about mental health positivity and preach about not being ashamed of mental health struggles, but the reality is…

Sometimes I Feel Ashamed of My Mental Health

Kristance Harlow

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Sep 27, 2018

It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better: Trauma Cannot Be Ignored

One thing about trauma in PTSD is that it starts to show itself when you’re safe(r than before). Our brains are working on overdrive…

It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better: Trauma Cannot Be Ignored

Kristance Harlow

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Feb 6, 2018

How I Revolutionized My Writing With a Notebook

I can write on regular paper with a nonelectric pen, upload it to my phone and with a click turn the handwritten notes into text.

How I Revolutionized My Writing With a Notebook

Kristance Harlow

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Jan 4, 2018

Lack of Resistance is Not Consent, It’s Assault

Sexual assault and harassment boil down to a violation of one basic principle: consent.

Lack of Resistance is Not Consent, It’s Assault

Kristance Harlow

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Jan 2, 2018

Depressed or an Introvert? The Truth About Friendships

Being depressed and introverted can make it hard to tease apart what solo-social urges are attributed to. Is it depression or just…

Depressed or an Introvert? The Truth About Friendships

Kristance Harlow

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Nov 24, 2017

Domestic Abuse, It Happened To Me, It Can Happen To You

There was a voice in my head, a feeling in my heart that this was not right. That I was strong enough to make a change.

Domestic Abuse, It Happened To Me, It Can Happen To You

Kristance Harlow

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Nov 17, 2017

You Are Worth Life, Even If You Want to Give Up

If you are hopeless, want to give up, or are contemplating suicide. Please take a minute to read this and call someone. You aren’t alone…

You Are Worth Life, Even If You Want to Give Up

Kristance Harlow

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Nov 15, 2017

What Nelson Mandela Taught Us About Violent Liberation

Nelson Mandela’s final speech to the African National Congress was in 1997, and he used the opportunity to confront white privilege.

What Nelson Mandela Taught Us About Violent Liberation

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Kristance Harlow

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Oct 23, 2017

The Internet Can Help Trauma Survivors— But It Can Harm Them, Too

While online support groups can be a powerful tool for those with PTSD, they can also amplify feelings of negative self-worth.

The Internet Can Help Trauma Survivors— But It Can Harm Them, Too

Kristance Harlow

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Aug 15, 2017

Are You Angry Yet? This is Why You Should Be.

I am angry. You should be, too.

Are You Angry Yet? This is Why You Should Be.

Kristance Harlow

Kristance Harlow

Writing and researching about the aftermath of traumatic experiences, and what can be done to support survivors and prevent further victimization. #ptsd

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