Many of us have one or two friends that we affectionately and proudly call our “BFFs” our “ride-or-dies,” our “platonic soul-mates.” These lucky few know our hearts, our intimate secrets....
July might be the time when we celebrate our nation’s independence. But it’s also a reminder that when it comes to equity for all, we still have room for improvement....
Happy Pride Month, friends! We always love this time of year. While the Diversity Collective is holding our Ventra County Pride Festival in August this time around, there are still...
Living in sunny California, we talk less about the way the different seasons affect us. But gray days or lots of snow aren’t the only types of weather that can...
Trauma takes many forms, but it’s important to understand. When we have a grasp on what trauma is and how it affects people, we can do better about caring for...
When you think about things that are addictive, your mind probably goes to cigarettes or alcohol. But there’s a sneakier addiction (we’re using the term a little loosely here) that’s...
We’ve talked about self-care before, and not just because it’s a trending topic. While the relationships with other people in our lives matter, we’re the only ones who can truly...
When it comes to mental health, things are changing in both bad and good ways. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: mental health challenges are on...
When you think about a child leading a healthy, happy life, you probably think about them finding activities they enjoy, making friends, eating a well-balanced diet, and getting plenty of...
We all need a little help sometimes. Maybe you’ve noticed that you don’t feel like yourself, you’ve been up against a challenge you just can’t seem to get around, you’re...