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Friendships Pose Unique Challenges for Women on the Spectrum

By Liz Pellicano — 2017

Many autistic people have trouble making and keeping friends. This has led to the myth that they don’t want friends3. In reality, they long for friendships just like anyone else. But they face unique challenges in forming and maintaining them. Autistic women, in particular, may have difficulty interpreting the social subtleties friendships entail.

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Spirituality and Health for Women of Color

Spirituality among African American and Hispanic women has been associated with a variety of positive health outcomes.

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Catherine F. Musgrave, DNSc, RN, Carol Easley Allen, PhD, RN, and Gregory J. Allen, ThD
2002
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How to Respond to Microaggressions

Should you let that comment slide, or address it head on? Is it more harm than it’s worth? We can help.

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Hahna Yoon
2020
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Women Are Harmed Every Day by Invisible Men

When men harm women, we obscure their role. Instead, we blame women for the injustice that happens to them.

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Rebecca Solnit
2021
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Chronic Pain and Childhood Trauma

Recently a journalist colleague of mine put out a call for quotes from those who suffer from severe premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (more commonly known as PMS and PMDD, respectively) who also suffered a history of childhood abuse.

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Laura Kiesel
2018
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Top 10 Women’s Health Stories of the Decade: Nothing Replaces a Woman’s Wisdom

Technology has its place, but it doesn't have a woman’s wisdom. Here are some key stories from the last 10 years that highlight the innate wisdom and intelligence of a woman’s body.

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Christiane Northrup
2010
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Elisa Shankle Is Encouraging Her Community to Be Brave and Heal

“Vulnerability is scary. I associate bravery with vulnerability because it takes bravery to be vulnerable,” the Brooklyn wellness expert says.

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Julia Craven
2019
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Women and Depression: A Phytotherapist’s Approach

Depression, anxiety, and similar disorders are the most commonly encountered women’s health problems in Western countries with women experiencing higher rates of depression than men.

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Aviva Romm
2002
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25 Things Every Woman Needs to Know

1) Life is a steep, uphill battle but it’s fierce and it’s beautiful and you’ll be sad to see it go if you live it right.

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Danielle LaPorte
2013
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Meet Alex Elle, the 27-Year-Old Writer Who’s on a Mission to Empower Women to Love Themselves

Alex discusses motherhood, practicing self-love, standing up to bullies, and overcoming obstacles. So find yourself a relaxing space and read this interview with this seriously inspiring woman!

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Laura McGinnis
2017
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Why Women Need Fierce Self-Compassion

Compassion isn’t always soft and gentle; sometimes it means being forceful and fierce.

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Kristin Neff
2018
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