Anxiety Stereotypes Redefined

Displaying 11 - 20 of 96

Northbridge, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I have volunteered in multiple town events to help the community.

Why are you participating?

I feel like people are often viewed and judged too quickly and I don't think anyone should be embarrassed of themselves because everyone is who they are for so many reasons.

Worcester, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I try to create a safe space for anyone that suffers from depression, anxiety and body issues, motivating everyone to push forward and love the skin they are in.

Why are you participating?

Labels have affected me in so many ways from being too white to represent my culture (Puerto Rican) to saying I am too fat and ugly to model/ pole, to being told I can't accomplish things because of my diagnosis and because of my trauma.

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I try to make people happy- whether it's my art, writing, or bad puns, I hope to make the people around me happy.

Why are you participating?

I find that it's important to let the world know that things are changing.

Medford, MA 02155
United States

Before winter break, I was talking with the custodian lady where I worked on campus. She asked me for the dates of the break, because in 2020 university decided to reopen 2 weeks later than usual. Apparently, custodian company outsourced by the university was going to furlough the staff. As a grad student, I was always short of money, so this situation was close to heart. I discussed this finding with the department admin the following week, with no expectations for change. To my surprise, she...

Spencer, MA 01562
United States

During the pandemic, I joined as a volunteer for Meals On Wheels delivering meals for the elderly. It's really expanded my joy of connecting and being able to help people. The small interactions and smiles (perhaps a sarcastic remark or two haha) make my day, and I truly hope I make even a small bit of their day bright as well. Everyone deserves to eat. Treating people with kindness is the most important thing we can do, especially while in a pandemic where so many are struggling.