When I was almost 30 my boyfriend then and I broke up after years of dating and we were almost going to get married then. In the ensuing heartbreak I read too many self help "How to get over a breakup" articles and so many of them said 're-discover yourself' 'find yourself again'…Â
Mindful meditation and visualization whenever I feel like shit, even if it's just to run to the washroom and focus on my breathing for a few minutes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exercises whenever I find myself finding an unhelpful, self-attacking thought. What I've found useful…Â
If you count animation on TV as well, Pearl from Steven Universe.
She’s a mess, she’s so strong, she screws up, she tries to fight and fight and better herself, she’s awkward, she’s caring, she’s full of trauma, she’s a survivor, she reinvents herself, to become her own person. She’s…Â
Dr Jillian Holtzmann from the new Ghostbusters movie.
When was the last time there was a <b><i>queer</i></b> female action hero?
She defines cliches, tropes and expectations.
She shows girls (and women) that you can be in STEM, and kick ass, it's cool to be enthusiastic about your…Â
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