Self Hatred

Reflections On Self-Hatred And Relationships

Wade Davis, Jr. | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Racism, Black Masculinity, Interracial Relationships, Internalized Racism, Self-Hatred, Black Gay Men, Gay Voices News
Wade Davis, Jr.

After my last Huffington Post piece, "Black, Gay, and Suspicious?" I received several humbling requests from people who wanted to read a follow-up elaborating more on the subject of my internalized racism and the way it had potentially shaped my dating choices.

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We Pay Too Much For Beauty -- And I Don't Mean Money

Dori Hartley | Posted 10.22.2011

Read More: Image Consciousness, Cellulite, Self Help, Self-Hatred, Cosmetics, Self-Esteem, Beauty, Beauty Products, Women News
Dori Hartley

As one who has seen firsthand what some women will put themselves through in order to achieve self-improvement, I have come to discover that the real price paid has nothing to do with money.

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You're Black? How Boring

Posted 10.05.2011

Read More: Hair-Beauty-Beauty-Hair, Black Women, Black American, Self Hatred, Self-Hatred, Black Beauty, Black Americans, African American, Hair Beauty, Home News

About once a month, I have a conversation that—after the initial introductions are made and small talk is in full swing—goes something along these...

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How To Lose Your Addiction

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Srini Pillay, Abuse, Self-Hatred, Srinivasan Pillay, Alcohol, Dependence, Addiction, Drugs, Tolerance, Love, Addiction & Recovery, Healthy Living News
Srinivasan Pillay

Addictions are a double-edged sword. They offer a form of comfort that, unfortunately, does not last and often leads to pain and discomfort. If we know this, why do we repeat harmful actions over and over again.

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Why Seeking To Be Perfect Never Works

Soren Gordhamer | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Stress, Self Esteem, Soren Gordhamer, Relationships, Self-Hatred, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, Meditation, Self-Esteem, The Inner Life. Identity, Spirituality, Healthy Living News
Soren Gordhamer

While I have nothing against cool clothes, exercise, and health drinks, let's get one thing straight: perfection is something that exists inside us, never from the outside.

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