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Berlin
fromTravel + Leisure
4 hours ago

I Traveled to Athens in Search of the Ancient Greek Storytellers-and Found Some Modern-day Surprises

Traveling involves experiencing both the established symbols of a place and the personal stories that emerge from unexpected moments.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

What's the Story You're Telling Yourself About Yourself?

Personal narratives shape our thoughts, feelings, and choices, often leading to unhealthy cycles that need recognition and reevaluation.
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Photography
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Unveiling Saigon: Elska Magazine Celebrates the Heartbeat of Ho Chi Minh City Through Its Local Men - KALTBLUT Magazine

Elska Ho Chi Minh City showcases Vietnam's culture through personal stories and photography of local men, revealing the city's vibrant duality.
Berlin music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Life in Hitler's Capital

A new book presents firsthand accounts from diverse Berlin residents during World War II, including students, musicians, Nazi members, and resistance fighters, revealing their personal experiences during wartime.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"My Parents Cared More About Them Than Me": People With Poly Parents Share What It Was Like

Children raised in polyamorous families develop diverse perspectives on relationships, learning that love and support can come from multiple people when communication and consent are present.
Arts
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

PhotoVogue returns to its first theme - the power and plurality of the female gaze

Women photographers and filmmakers demonstrate increasingly visible, confident, and globally interconnected authorship, with work reflecting self-determined vision shaped by diverse cultural, political, and personal realities rather than singular aesthetic trends.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

It's a time to be brave:' New Bay Area theater productions get political

The play 'Prisontown' addresses critical issues like the prison industrial complex and immigration enforcement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

I dance the young people off the floor!': joy and pain from the Windrush generation in pictures

"Windrush Untold Stories is a photography and audio project that celebrates the legacy of the Windrush generation and their descendants, capturing their vital contributions to British society."
London politics
Writing
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

The Unexpected Challenge of Writing About Yourself

Writing nonfiction can unexpectedly stir emotional reactions, even in experienced mental health professionals.
Dismantling psychological defenses through writing requires a supportive environment to navigate potential distress.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

Dispatches From the Death Chamber

Elizabeth Bruenig argues that personal experiences are crucial to understanding the complexities of the death penalty.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Thomas Mallon's NYC diaries get to the 'Very Heart' of the AIDS crisis

Thomas Mallon's reflections reveal the balance between personal liberation as a gay man and the devastating impact of AIDS during the 1980s.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
11 months ago

22 People Who Woke Up One Day And Said, "Oh My God, I Think I'm In A Cult" Are Sharing Their Stories

Former cult members reveal the moment they recognized their involvement in a cult, often linked to manipulative leadership and personal struggles.
fromThe Walrus
11 months ago

Writes of Passage | The Walrus

Writing 'In the Chair' helped me appreciate the quiet ways our lives change as we get older. I used to feel a constant urge to grow up, to reach the next stage. But now, at eighteen, I'm beginning to understand the beauty of being young and curious, and I hope that part of me never fades.
Writing
NYC parents
fromHigh Country News
11 months ago

Working in the Permian Basin comes at a high cost - High Country News

The article reflects on the hardships faced by oil workers, highlighting the physical and emotional burdens tied to their jobs.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 year ago

People Who've Been "Legally Dead" Are Sharing What The Experience Is Actually Like, And Holy Crap

Experiences of near-death and the feeling of calmness amidst pain highlight profound insights about life, death, and the unknown.
Yoga
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago

The Moments That Shape Our Beliefs

92% of Americans express some form of spiritual belief, indicating a significant commonality despite societal divisions.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girls' Guide to Life by Frances Ryan review countering the stereotypes

Frances Ryan's latest book highlights personal and political challenges faced by disabled women, emphasizing the societal barriers affecting their daily lives.
fromwww.npr.org
1 year ago

The State of Free Speech in America

In our exploration, we meet a diverse group—teachers, students, pastors, and scientists—who share their varied experiences regarding free speech in today's America.
US politics
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