I think you should skip your family’s Thanksgiving and come to my Friendsgiving instead. It’s Bring Your Own Mask, and there will be more than enough food to go around. Fair warning though, if a Thanksgiving dinner that is both gluten- and meat-free is more offensive to you than your distant cousins’ political beliefs, you may just want to bite the bullet and go home instead.
Ask Abby: Your trauma does not have to be educational
You should never feel guilt for not sharing your story with anyone, especially in an academic or classroom setting. It is yours and yours alone, and you get to choose what to do with it.
Ask Abby: starting a new school year in the age of COVID-19
It’s completely understandable for people to be anxious right now. No one blames you! The future is uncertain for everyone, but especially for those of us who are in college. We are already in a phase of change and growth, and current changes have added to that exponentially.
Ask Abby: Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation
Social distancing can feel pretty lonely in this age of coronavirus. It doesn’t have to, though! Abby’s here to help with some ideas to help you keep in touch with your loved ones, even though you can’t squeeze them in person.
Ask Abby: Show up or show yourself out
It can be tricky to find people who are willing and able to meet your standards. However, Abby’s here to stress that your standards aren’t too high. Sometimes, people just suck. It’s time to let these people go.
Ask Abby: Dawgs for the win
Have you ever met a dog on the street and simply not been able to contain yourself? Welcome to the club. This behavior isn’t outlandish or weird, but rather beneficial for both the human and dog involved. Pet away!
Ask Abby: The case for cozy
Abby’s back to recommend three strategies to find your coziest self on these long winter days. Cozy gals are happy gals, and you deserve to be happy!
Ask Abby: How to survive the second semester slump
Pushing through the first few weeks of second semester can be a struggle, especially when the sun seems to have entirely given up on shining. With just a tiny change in perspective, though, Abby knows you’ll all make it the most successful semester yet.
Ask Abby: Comeback kid
Didn’t anyone ever tell life you can’t kick a person when they’re down? Geez! Sometimes, life gets you down and keeps you there with one bad thing after another. You can make a comeback, though, and here’s how! Music recommendations included.
Ask Abby: You can’t always get what you want — and that’s a good thing!
We’ve all been there. It sucks, but we survived. This week, Abby’s talking about rejection: what it feels like, how to deal with it, and how to let it go, Elsa style.