“Everything will be fine.” “This too shall pass.” “Stay positive! It could be worse.” If you’ve ever gone through a difficult time (a breakup, a job loss), you’ve probably heard some of these phrases ad nauseam from friends and family. People who say them no doubt have good intentions; they’re […]
Positivity
Okay, so I really don’t want to make this a story about Barbie Ferreira’s body. About how she is “soft, fleshy, bountiful” (L.A. Times, September 2020) and has “learned to embrace her curves” (Daily Mail, the day after this photo shoot). About what it’s like to “be whittled down to […]
How ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Champion Jaida Essence Hall Is Reigning With Positivity During the Pandemic
It’s the word every “Drag Race” contestant wants to hear from RuPaul: “Condragulations!” Mass gatherings, including the annual DragCon — a major source of income for the contestants — were canceled. Then bars and clubs — the main venues for drag performances — were ordered closed. “After a while, I […]
You’re meeting a friend for drinks after work, excited to catch up on her recent vacation and hear what she thought about Euphoria. But when she arrives, she has other things on her mind: She’s been unhappy at work and feels like her manager isn’t taking her concerns seriously. Hoping […]