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Thoughts/Observations

Turning Confrontation into Collaboration

April 9, 2019 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

I have always had an intense fear and discomfort with confrontation. I am a classic people pleaser, which I strongly believe stems greatly from my struggles in friendships and past bullying. But I think this is something that a large majority of women experience because of the societal expectation for women to get along, be … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice, Thoughts/Observations Tagged: communication, confrontation, friendships, relationships, thoughts

When a Friendship No Longer Serves You

August 6, 2018 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

There was a point in time where I almost didn’t feel I had a choice in who I was friends with. If someone was willing to be my friend, I was going to take it, no matter what it entailed. The wider your community and the greater your sense of self-worth become, this mindset begins … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: bullying, change, female empowerment, friends, friendship, gender, girl bullying, observations, relationships, thoughts

The Friend Collector

August 1, 2018 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

As I’ve navigated and observed my relationships with other women, there are countless roles I’ve witnessed women take on in social groups. There’s one in particular that I’ve noticed at every stage of my life that I think speaks to a larger issue with female socialization than we even realize. We all know that girl … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: bullying, cliques, feminism, friends, friendship, gender, girls, observations, relationships, thoughts, women

Seeing Yourself Through Their Eyes

September 25, 2017 by Kiera Muscara 1 Comment

Self-talk is a critical component in building self-esteem and bringing us closer to the “best versions of ourselves.” I think we as women tend to fall into a trap of negative self-talk, because we’re constantly asked to compare ourselves to other women and ideals of femininity, and made to feel that we somehow don’t stack … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: female empowerment, feminism, friendships, relationships, thoughts, women

Defining and Redefining the Term “Girl Bullying”

September 7, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

My latest post dealt with the necessity of acknowledging that girls bully and the significance of labeling these behaviors as such. But now I’m going to shift gears and contradict that notion; we need to find a new term for “girl bullying.” It’s a term I often use when giving the elevator pitch for my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: female empowerment, feminism, friendships, gender, girl bullying, middle school, relationships, thoughts, women

Why We Need to Acknowledge that Girls Bully

September 5, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

Since the beginning of my own experience with girl bullying in middle school, it has always struck me how few people have even heard of this as a specific issue. But what baffles me more is the amount of men and women I’ve encountered who seem to refuse to deem this as “bullying.” Too often … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: female empowerment, feminism, friendships, gender, girl bullying, middle school, parenting, relationships, thoughts, women

The Confidant and the Complainer

August 15, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

One of my earliest posts dealt with the issue of gossiping and the role that talking about others has in friendships. But there is another function of this that I did not address, and one that I think can be rather illuminating. Do you ever find yourself repeatedly complaining to and confiding in a friend … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: advice, female empowerment, friendships, girl bullying, gossip, middle school, personal story, relationships, thoughts, women

An Open Letter to Catcallers

August 9, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

At first, I almost found it flattering. The feminist in me cursed that thought and hid it from the world, knowing the correct response was to be filled with rage. But it lifted my ego on the walk to school, and I didn’t mind. Then you caught me on a bad day. My mind was … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: female empowerment, feminism, gender, personal story, thoughts, women

How Social Media is Dictating Our Happiness

August 8, 2017 by Kiera Muscara 1 Comment

At the tail end of my friendship with my middle school clique, I first experienced the downsides to social media and the impact it can have on our wellbeing and relationships. I was in 9th grade and was away for the weekend with my parents, after my friend’s mother declined my mother’s request for me … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: depression, friendships, girl bullying, mental health, personal story, relationships, social media, thoughts

What Does Good Self-Care Look Like?

August 3, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

There are several correlations I’ve found between my undergrad training as an actor, and my experiences now entering the social work field. But both careers rely heavily on a good self-care regimen. Both roles require the “player” to give and reveal so much of who they are, and absorb the emotions of others in a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: depression, mental health, personal story, self-care, thoughts
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