Janelle Newell | 9/3/2026 The relationships you see in life set an example for how you navigate your own relationships. We learn how to love before we ever experience it ourselves. We watch it. We absorb it. We normalize it. Seeing healthy relationships means you're more likely to have positive dynamics. But seeing toxic, abusive relationships, or being neglected by your parents and friends can lead you to stay in toxic relationships longer and go back to someone who hurts yo

Janelle Newell | July 14, 2026 Disclaimer: This post includes discussions of bullying, abuse, racism, and suicide. Proceed with caution. There's a reason I don't watch Love Island UK. The men chosen often seem racist, showing little interest in the black women contestants. Dark-skinned women, in particular, are often kept on the show as friends until a white girl comes along who they actually want. It’s disheartening. Plus, the lack of natural hair representation is glaring.