Blog – Page 62 – Just Girl Project

The Trials and Tribulations of a Menstruating Athlete

For as long as I could remember, I was an athlete. My parents put me into sports to release my energy, make friends, be social and just to have fun. The uniforms were always baggy soccer shorts or pants, my...

How to Confess You're in Love with Your Friend

On the television screen, every romance begins with a cheeky friendship. The subtle hints, the grazing palms, an undeniable tension mounts until that explosive kiss. It would be nice if real life was so predictable and obvious, but that is...

Guiding you through the 5 Stages of Grief

When you lose someone you loved, a piece of yourself leaves too. Sadly, we’ll all encounter the feeling of grief at some point in our life. From a death of a loved one, relationship break up, or loss of a...

My Life With Anorexia and Autism

TW: eating disorders, self harm, suicide At 15 years old, I was given a diagnosis that was 15 years too late. I was told I had autistic spectrum disorder (commonly referred to as ASD). I sat in an empty room...

5 Things You Need to Know About the D/Deaf Community

There are approximately 48 million d/Deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) people in the U.S., and about 466 million in the world. This community is so rich and diverse just within itself, with people from different backgrounds, experiences, and languages;...