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Kirsten Blackwood

A mental health writer and advocate. Currently I write about depression. My work has always been centered around health as I previously worked at a variety of healthcare-focused agencies. I wanted to help people who were struggling with an illness or disability, but often times didn’t feel the work I was doing was providing the right voice to the people I was trying to help. Here, I can connect to you in your journey by encouraging you to share the good, the bad, and moments in-between.

If you have a tattoo, then you know how oddly addicting permanent works of body art can be. If you don’t have one, well, what are you waiting for? After watching the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and listening to Olivia Rodrigo’s Can’t Catch Me Now on repeat, might we suggest a Hunger Games tattoo? …

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Horror movie tattoo ideas aren’t always the easiest to find. However, there’s some type of relationship between people who love tattoos and true horror movie lovers. That’s why it’s a wonderful decision to bring those two hobbies of yours into one design. I genuinely wanted to make a compilation of tattoos that represent the classics. …

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Whether you turn to tattoos as a form of therapy or to showcase a work of art, there’s something about them we will never get sick of. With simple and statement options to choose from, you know you can get a heart tattoo of your dreams no matter where you go. While a heart tattoo …

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Dragons are probably one of the most tattooed designs out there and it doesn’t surprise us. Their meaning is truly powerful and probably one of the main reasons why you’re looking into dragon tattoo ideas, trying to figure out what to decorate onto your body next. These mythical creatures have been present in different cultures …

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Are you thinking about getting an eagle tattoo? It doesn’t matter if you want it to be a back piece or anywhere else on the body, it’s going to look amazing either way. There’s a lot of meaning behind this tattoo. The eagle represents freedom, power, courage, bravery, strength, and the ability to overcome any …

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Cherry blossom tattoos have a wonderful meaning that, when combined with the design itself, makes your skin buzz with excitement. Cherry blossoms symbolize beauty, but also the fleeting and fragile nature of life. In nature, these wonderful flowers are only seen for a small amount of time during spring. Once you touch them, they tend …

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The Traditional Rose Tattoo, often known as the “Old School Rose Tattoo,” has a rich history that is deeply intertwined with the broader development of Western tattooing. Traditional rose tattoos trace their roots back to the seafaring days in the West, particularly with sailors and the maritime culture of the 19th and early 20th centuries. …

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Every strong woman dreams of having a great relationship with an alpha male, which you can read about in our other article. Those guys are the real deal. But what if you are involved with a weak man? A guy’s weaknesses don’t show when he cries in front of you. Crying is a healthy way …

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A lot of times, in a long-term, committed, romantic relationship, a pursuer-distancer dynamic is created where one of the partners pursues the other. The pursuer wants more quality time, intimacy, connection, communication, or touch, while the distancer consistently distances themselves, resisting the other partner’s bids for greater connection and affection. The pursuer-distancer relationship is pretty …

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What does cheating say about a person? Infidelity is chan issue almost all of us have to deal with at some point in our lives. Cheaters aren’t some strange species, but only human beings who make mistakes. Still, some of them believe that infidelity isn’t such a big deal. There are all kinds of cheaters, …

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Perhaps you’ve been dating this handsome and awesome guy for a while now and you wonder what his future plans with you are. So, you start looking for the signs he wants to marry you.  When a couple has been dating for quite some time, the next logical step in the relationship would be to …

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Unrequited love might not be the end of the world, but it sure feels that way. The emotional pain makes you feel like you’re the only person experiencing heartbreak. How to stop loving someone who doesn’t love you back? Letting go isn’t easy when you feel like you’re losing your soulmate but you can’t keep …

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Heartbreaks are always painful, but they are a part of life. Just think of all those happy couples you know about. They, too, went through a couple of nasty heartbreaks before they finally found each other. A break-up often happens when we don’t expect it. Everything seems fine, and you think that you have it …

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There is a fine line between a jealous boyfriend and a possessive boyfriend. Possessive people not only get upset when we talk to the opposite gender but also watch our every move. You will see the red flags when your controlling boyfriend doesn’t allow you to have any personal space. So it’s time to reflect …

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It feels like you’re in a karmic relationship. There’s just something about this entire thing that doesn’t feel right. If it’s a karmic relationship, then it’s not meant to last for a long time. So, are you simply wasting your time? Or is there a higher purpose to this? In this article, we’ll go through …

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When you first meet someone, and you like their physical appearance and feel infatuation, you might tell them, “I like you,” but it takes a lot for unconditional emotion and true love to happen so that you would be ready to say the words, “I love you.” It’s a long road from like to love, …

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Are you wondering how to make someone fall deeply in love with you? You must understand that you have to give a man space to fall in love with you. Neediness can cause problems in a long-term relationship, so if you want to really understand the meaning of the words ‘I love you’, you have …

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If a man doesn’t have feelings for you anymore, there will be signs that he’s no longer in love with you. Does he still love me? I asked myself that question over and over again while I was in a relationship with my ex. What I realized wasn’t just that he didn’t love me, but …

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After you realize that things are not actually savable between you and your woman, you need to do something. Breakup is inevitable. This girlfriend you had was actually a very good woman. When you made a decision to leave her, you didn’t think about her. Maybe you think that you saved yourself from being in …

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Sometimes it is hard to tell if a guy wants to be with you, but there are some signs that can help you figure it out. Of course every man acts differently, but when it comes to love, they often show the same symptoms. So, here are 10 signs he wants you to be his …

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Love is a complex thing. But is love enough for a relationship to last? What does putting effort in a relationship really mean? Are flowers and chocolate what make a romantic relationship special? We tend to have very high expectations from the relationship we are in, and we often forget about the little things that …

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After a painful breakup, all of us are confused. Those are mixed feelings of anger, pain, love, and fear. I am aware of how you miss him, trust me. I know it very well. Wherever you look or whatever you do, things remind you of him. You had your own song, so when you hear …

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Broken is a harsh word, but in some cases, it is the only word that feels right. When you start loving a broken man, you’ll know just how strong the word can be. When a person is really hurt, it is like they feel they just can’t function emotionally anymore. Their needs change, their way …

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