Bolde Media on MSN

I thought I was “just independent” but the truth I finally admitted to myself is that I have trust issues, and that’s why I depend only on myself

For most of my adult life, I described myself with one word: independent. I said it casually. Proudly, even. I didn’t rely on ...
Bolde Media on MSN

I spent years telling myself I preferred being alone—until these 11 moments forced me to admit where that belief had actually come from

I used to cancel plans and feel relieved. Not occasionally—almost every time. A friend would text about dinner, and I’d ...

I’m a multiple. I thought I knew all my alter personalities, until a new one emerged

I have dissociative identity disorder, formerly called multiple personality disorder.
The Lowell Sun

GLCF’s Arts Elevate pilot project: ‘Me, Myself & Art’ at Groton’s Prescott Center

Artist Andrea Wilson welcomed the chance to make art with young teenagers at Groton’s Prescott Community Center — especially ...
The New York Times

Self-Defense Is More Than a Kick and a Punch

Ms. Abdelhamid is the author of the forthcoming “Get Home Safe: A Guide to Self-Defense and Building Our Collective Power.” Feb. 12, 2026 I’ve taught self-defense for nearly 17 years, across Queens ...

Bella Hadid Opens Up About Self-Awareness And Learning How To Say No

Bella Hadid shares how self-awareness and stronger boundaries reshaped her outlook and allowed her to embrace a healthier ...
American Songwriter

3 Self-Referential Classic Rock Songs From the 1970s That We Stan

Sometimes you just have to sing about yourself. These are three self-referential classic rock songs from the 1970s we stan.
The Mirror US on MSN

'My OCD convinced me I was a pedophile - I thought I was a monster'

Molly Lambert, 22, from Manchester, says she spent four years believing she was a pedophile before discovering she was actually suffering from a type of obsessive compulsive disorder.
Sports Illustrated

What Bill Self Said After Kansas Upset No. 1 Arizona at Home

Although his team trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half, head coach Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks pulled off one of the most improbable upsets ever seen in Allen Fieldhouse. The ...

On Women's Day, Ira Khan opens up on gender bias, recalls her darkest depressive phase: "Nobody should ..."

Social media personality and Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan opened up about mental health, depressive phase and more in a detailed interview with Mint. She also reflected on gender discrimination in ...

'I believed I was a paedophile. I felt like a monster... but now I can tell myself that's not true'

Molly Lambert, 22 suffered with intrusive thoughts for four years before discovering she had pedophile OCD, a form of ...
Direct Marketing News

7 things self-centered people always say without realizing how conceited they sound

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. I was grabbing coffee last week when I overheard someone at the next table say, “Well, most people just don’t think ...