In today’s world, our minds are constantly stimulated. Our attention spans are scattered into a million pieces. And that, my friend, is exactly why we need boredom.

When I was a kid, I always thought that growing up would be easy, as if everything would magically work out.

Despite adversity, some queer icons have risen to face their challenges and have become faces of hope for their community. Let’s take a look at some of these icons and what we can learn from them.

We often hear about emotional release in extremes — tears, therapy, breakdowns, or dramatic moments of “letting it all out.” And while I respect that level of expressive flair, I’ve come to realise that healing doesn’t always have to be loud to be real.

For those who depend on sports for a living, there is relentless pressure, high stakes, and constant scrutiny. Behind the medals and the spotlight, athletes are human beings—no less vulnerable—despite their physical strength and accomplishments.

Have you ever said yes to an invitation when you really wanted to say no? Spent way too long editing a simple text to avoid upsetting someone? Pretended to like something you hated because you felt so uncomfortable disagreeing?  This article is for you.