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#personal-reflection
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Digital life

My name is Chad. Yes, I'm white, work an office job, and sometimes I wear a vest.

Name perceptions can greatly influence one's identity and experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Music

Hairy Biker Si King's Honest Playlist: Led Zeppelin is perfect for when you're speeding along'

Music can evoke powerful memories and emotions, shaping one's identity and passion throughout life.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

The author explores a deep-seated discomfort with their skin and identity, rooted in shame and societal expectations.
#psychology
#humor
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I thought it was being gay that made my life so difficult. Then, at 50, I got an eye-opening diagnosis

The author reflects on growing up as a gay individual in the 1980s, facing bullying and internal struggles with identity and anxiety.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How Silence Shapes LGBTQ Identity

Silence regarding LGBTQ identity can result in feelings of shame and a disconnect in relationships.
Therapists must proactively affirm LGBTQ identities rather than creating a 'null environment'.
fromIndependent
19 hours ago
SF LGBT

LGBTQ+ letter by letter: 'Pride has become a universal message for all outcasts - it will get better'

SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I thought it was being gay that made my life so difficult. Then, at 50, I got an eye-opening diagnosis

The author reflects on growing up as a gay individual in the 1980s, facing bullying and internal struggles with identity and anxiety.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How Silence Shapes LGBTQ Identity

Silence regarding LGBTQ identity can result in feelings of shame and a disconnect in relationships.
Therapists must proactively affirm LGBTQ identities rather than creating a 'null environment'.
fromIndependent
19 hours ago
SF LGBT

LGBTQ+ letter by letter: 'Pride has become a universal message for all outcasts - it will get better'

#personal-growth
#art
fromColossal
1 day ago
Arts

Natural Motifs Entwine the Monumental Figures of Robert Pruitt's Divine Portraits

fromColossal
1 day ago
Arts

Natural Motifs Entwine the Monumental Figures of Robert Pruitt's Divine Portraits

#robert-de-niro
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago
Parenting

Robert De Niro Gave Another No BS Response To A Question About His Trans Daughter

fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago
Parenting

Robert De Niro Gave Another No BS Response To A Question About His Trans Daughter

#art-exhibition
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Lorna Simpson's Source Notes': Where memory melts, identity emerges and the ice never lies | amNewYork

Lorna Simpson's exhibition at The Met redefines her legacy, showcasing a decade of work that explores identity, memory, and the layers of visual language.
fromJuxtapoz
3 days ago
Photography

Juxtapoz Magazine - Rainbows in Shadows: Jenna Gribbon @ MASSIMODECARLO, Milan

Arts
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Lorna Simpson's Source Notes': Where memory melts, identity emerges and the ice never lies | amNewYork

Lorna Simpson's exhibition at The Met redefines her legacy, showcasing a decade of work that explores identity, memory, and the layers of visual language.
fromJuxtapoz
3 days ago
Photography

Juxtapoz Magazine - Rainbows in Shadows: Jenna Gribbon @ MASSIMODECARLO, Milan

#mental-health
fromVariety
2 days ago
Independent films

'Twelve Moons' Debuts First-Look Clip Ahead of Tribeca Premiere, Director Victoria Franco Speaks About Societal Pressures on Women (EXCLUSIVE)

Retirement
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why It's Dangerous to Define Yourself by Your Job

Your job shouldn't define your identity.
Turning passion into a job can reduce joy.
Many people equate their identity with occupation.
Independent films
fromVariety
2 days ago

'Twelve Moons' Debuts First-Look Clip Ahead of Tribeca Premiere, Director Victoria Franco Speaks About Societal Pressures on Women (EXCLUSIVE)

The film "Twelve Moons" explores a woman's struggle with identity, societal pressures, and personal loss in a powerful narrative.
#self-confidence
#music
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Lorde's Virgin Birth

Lorde's new album is a deeply personal, rugged exploration of her growth and identity, characterized by collaborations with new producers.
Music
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Taylor Swift Reclaims Her Music: Why It Feels So Powerful

Taylor Swift's re-recording of her albums is an act of personal and artistic reclamation, reshaping her narrative after losing control of her original masters.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Lorde's Virgin Birth

Lorde's new album is a deeply personal, rugged exploration of her growth and identity, characterized by collaborations with new producers.
Music
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Taylor Swift Reclaims Her Music: Why It Feels So Powerful

Taylor Swift's re-recording of her albums is an act of personal and artistic reclamation, reshaping her narrative after losing control of her original masters.
fromInverse
3 days ago

35 Years Ago, One Underrated Star Trek Episode Left Many Unanswered Questions

The episode 'Transfigurations' presents a unique narrative where an alien transforms into something greater, ultimately raising questions about identity and evolution within the Trek universe.
OMG science
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

A look at the Met Museum's exhibition on Black dandyism

The exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" explores the impact of Black dandyism on fashion and identity.
#activism
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What I learned from the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter uprising

The Black Lives Matter movement has reshaped the discourse around racial justice, prompting complex emotional responses and critical reflections on identity.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What I learned from the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter uprising

The Black Lives Matter movement has reshaped the discourse around racial justice, prompting complex emotional responses and critical reflections on identity.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Angelina Jolie at 50: The star who closed the Brangelina chapter to lead her own clan

Angelina Jolie embodies a multifaceted identity, merging her roles as an actress, director, and activist beyond traditional Hollywood expectations.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

When Automation Takes Over, Creation Will Take Off | Entrepreneur

Automation will free humans from menial tasks, allowing a renewed focus on creativity.
The shift toward automation presents an opportunity for redefining purpose and identity.
#literature
Relationships
fromVulture
5 days ago

Susan Choi Is Still Outlandishly Talented

Susan Choi's novel 'Flashlight' masterfully explores memory's unreliability through the lens of a haunting disappearance and its impact on identity.
Relationships
fromVulture
5 days ago

Susan Choi Is Still Outlandishly Talented

Susan Choi's novel 'Flashlight' masterfully explores memory's unreliability through the lens of a haunting disappearance and its impact on identity.
#social-media
#connection
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Remains When Memory Fades

Memory loss does not erase the self; love and imagination remain.
Psychedelics suggest consciousness can exist without autobiographical memory.
Identity consists of relational patterns, not solely stored memories.
Connection preserves dignity, emphasizing the importance of presence.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Remains When Memory Fades

Memory loss does not erase the self; love and imagination remain.
Psychedelics suggest consciousness can exist without autobiographical memory.
Identity consists of relational patterns, not solely stored memories.
Connection preserves dignity, emphasizing the importance of presence.
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Fantasy football team names: How to pick a winner

Naming takes on a variety of complex forms in fantasy football, reflecting both personal identities and the unique passions of participants, marking a blend of fun and competition.
National Football League
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 days ago

Curtain Calls: Sharp-witted, self-aware comedy Yellow Face' extended at Berkeley's Ashby Stage

"Asian American is such a complex and layered term, but Hwang offers us a vessel to begin unpacking what that really means."
East Bay (California)
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The one change that worked: I was born with brown hair. But becoming Ginger Rachel brought me true happiness

At 26, when I look in the mirror, I now see my mum looking back at me.
Fashion & style
#immigration
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

OPINION: If Germany is to thrive it must help foreigners feel they belong here

Germany's welcoming culture is undermined by deep-rooted issues of national identity, leaving newcomers feeling excluded despite long-term residence.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

OPINION: If Germany is to thrive it must help foreigners feel they belong here

Germany's welcoming culture is undermined by deep-rooted issues of national identity, leaving newcomers feeling excluded despite long-term residence.
#nature
#community
Parenting
fromCraftBeer.com
1 week ago

From Bottles to Beer: How Three Mothers Are Shaping Craft Culture

Craft beer becomes a pivotal part of identity and community for mothers, redefining their experiences in new motherhood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London startup

A moment that changed me: I was shy and cared too much what people thought of me. Then a group of K-pop fans came into my life

Parenting
fromCraftBeer.com
1 week ago

From Bottles to Beer: How Three Mothers Are Shaping Craft Culture

Craft beer becomes a pivotal part of identity and community for mothers, redefining their experiences in new motherhood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London startup

A moment that changed me: I was shy and cared too much what people thought of me. Then a group of K-pop fans came into my life

Writing
fromTruthout
6 days ago

The Genocide in Gaza Isn't Just Attacking Our Bodies, It's Erasing Our Memories

War destroys not only lives but also memories, stripping individuals of the connections that define them.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Addiction, Recovery, and the New or Reclaimed Self

Positive relationships are crucial for recovery in addiction.
Addiction can be triggered by sudden trauma or an adverse childhood.
An effective treatment community aids in identity reclamation or creation.
philosophy
fromAeon
1 week ago

Inclusive education is a disservice to neurodivergent pupils | Aeon Essays

The author reflects on their experiences with neurodiversity and the challenges of masking in a non-inclusive environment.
fromVulture
1 week ago

100 Foot Wave Crashes to Shore

Throughout the season, surfers discuss how to confront their eventual retirement from the sport. Especially resonant is protagonist Garrett McNamara's struggle to accept leaving it behind.
Snowboarding
#cultural-trauma
Mindfulness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Bay Area native wins Pulitzer Prize for moving memoir

Tessa Hulls' Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir explores her complex identity and the generational trauma within her family as Chinese immigrants.
Mindfulness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Bay Area native wins Pulitzer Prize for moving memoir

Tessa Hulls' Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir explores her complex identity and the generational trauma within her family as Chinese immigrants.
#heritage
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why do so many Americans join the Israeli military? | Ahmed Noor

In many ways, the pied-noirs regard themselves as being more French than the French, revealing the complexity of identity in post-colonial contexts.
Left-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Untold Pressures of Wealth

Wealthy heirs often struggle to match the towering success of previous generations.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 week ago

Get Your Ass To An Adult Dance Class

The nostalgia is palpable as she recalls her dance recitals, contrasting childhood joy with the responsibilities of adulthood, ultimately reflecting on performing as a mainstay of her identity.
NYC music
#cultural-heritage
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

In a Flooded Future San Francisco, Care Is All We Have | KQED

Kwan's debut novel intertwines personal loss and cultural history amid environmental catastrophe.
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

In a Flooded Future San Francisco, Care Is All We Have | KQED

Kwan's debut novel intertwines personal loss and cultural history amid environmental catastrophe.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Meghan Markle admits she doesn't know what to call herself after quitting royal life

Markle admitted to difficulties in defining her professional identity after stepping back from royal duties, reflecting a common challenge many face in a multi-faceted career.
London startup
philosophy
fromAeon
1 week ago

What is the cure for the West's individualist worldview? | Aeon Essays

Individualism is a double-edged sword, praised for personal freedom yet criticized for social fragmentation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ripeness by Sarah Moss a beautifully written novel of place and identity

Ripeness explores the duality of personal and collective identity against the backdrop of migration, with connections spanning generations and geographies.
UK politics
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Doctor Who Recap: When In Doubt

The main action is clearly being reserved for the second part of the finale, as the Doctor and companions struggle to understand their altered identities in a new reality.
OMG science
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

I Was the First Transgender Player in Professional Hockey. Then I Had to Walk Away | The Walrus

"As soon as that first drop of testosterone hit my bloodstream, I said goodbye to my life as a professional hockey player and my identity as an elite athlete."
SF LGBT
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: A Private Life, The Disappearance of Josef Mengele | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jodie Foster makes her leading role debut in French film 'A Private Life,' navigating complex themes of identity and perception.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I quit my job to stay home with my kids. It was the loneliest I've ever been.

The author's experience as a stay-at-home mom highlights the loneliness and identity loss many face despite the love for their children.
#family
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Romeria review Carla Simon's gripping pilgrimage tackles Aids, parents and the legacy of secrets

'Romeria' explores the themes of identity and familial connections through the journey of a young girl searching for her biological father's family.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Romeria review Carla Simon's gripping pilgrimage tackles Aids, parents and the legacy of secrets

'Romeria' explores the themes of identity and familial connections through the journey of a young girl searching for her biological father's family.
#documentary
fromVulture
2 weeks ago
Film

Mariska Hargitay Went 'Full Olivia Benson' When She Met Her Biological Father

Mariska Hargitay uncovers her biological father's identity in the documentary 'My Mom Jayne', revealing a complex family history.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Mariska Hargitay Went 'Full Olivia Benson' When She Met Her Biological Father

Mariska Hargitay uncovers her biological father's identity in the documentary 'My Mom Jayne', revealing a complex family history.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

Swordcrafting stories are always cool, but Blue Eye Samurai pushes the idea into new territory

In its very first episode, Blue Eye Samurai pays a bold, direct tribute to Kill Bill, echoing its aesthetics and narrative through Mizu's journey.
MMA
#genealogy
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Aisling Bea dives into her family history and makes a troubling discovery: they were middle class

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Aisling Bea dives into her family history and makes a troubling discovery: they were middle class

fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 weeks ago

Two Beacon Hill Residents Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Tony and Tina's lives are characterized by two homes, two children, and a unique cycle of falling in and out of love, embodying the essence of routine and togetherness.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A moment that changed me: I thought I'd never fit in in rural France until a revelation at the boulangerie

I had never really fit in locally anyway. We had moved there about 10 years earlier, in 2005—a catastrophic decision, according to my agent, but a happy one for me, my wife, and our then four-year-old son.
London politics
from99% Invisible
3 years ago

Changing Stripes - 99% Invisible

"The presence of the South Vietnamese flag at the Capitol riot symbolizes a complex legacy of colonialism and the contentious identity of the Vietnamese American community."
Design
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Closing AAPI Month: Dream State at Asian Art Museum (SF)

Dream State's Works-in-Progress transforms the Asian Art Museum into an immersive experience exploring identity and generational healing.
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