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The Daily Free Press

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The struggle of letting go and finding peace within yourself | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

The struggle of letting go and finding peace within yourself | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

By Breanna Pham April 28, 2025
If you care enough, speak up. Don’t hold back because you fear someone might stop liking you. If being real drives someone away, then that connection wasn’t meant to last. People come into our lives for a reason, and sometimes, they leave when their purpose is fulfilled. 
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Music to help you reset over spring break | Liv Listens

By Olivia Stapleton March 6, 2025
Whether you're traveling somewhere warm, heading home or staying in Boston, I want to encourage everyone — no matter how busy you might still be — to take spring break as an opportunity to do the same as me and take some time for yourself. I’ve picked some relaxing songs with spring vibes to get into that fresh start and warmer weather mindset. 
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Loving the one you’re with, even if it’s just yourself

By Analise Bruno December 2, 2024
It’s the holiday season, and I’m not sure how to curb these feelings of loneliness. Last Christmas I had a boyfriend, and now I don’t — but I still feel the same!
Madisyn Kim | Graphic Artist

Practice the love language you’re looking for

By Chloe Saint Mard October 7, 2024

We often find ourselves waiting for others, whether it is a partner, a parent or a friend, to give us the love we desire. These expectations can lead to unhealthy relationships, in which we depend on others...

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): In the search for soulmates — do we only get one?

By Analise Bruno April 8, 2024
Dear Abby: I’ve been thinking about it lately, and the dating pool is just not what it used to be. I haven’t felt a strong connection with someone in a long time. I’ve had a few good past relationships, but maybe it’s because I’ve exhausted my soulmate limit. How many do I get anyways? I hope I haven’t used up all my chances.
Ananya Sharda | Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): There’s no quota on love

By Analise Bruno October 11, 2023
Dear Abby: How much should a person be dating? I always feel like I am either dating too much or not dating enough, it seems like everyone has an opinion on everyone’s dating life.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Romance is not the only form of love

By Lea Rivel September 18, 2023
It seems as though romantic love is presented as being the only way we can find fulfillment — but getting to know who you truly are outside of the context of how you appear to others is essential to self development and, ultimately, self love.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Mind over mirror: Body dysmorphia is real

By Hania Malhas May 2, 2023
While it is easy to blame our negative self-perceptions on society, it is important to recognize that we are a society and have the power to shape our beauty standards and self-image.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

I don’t need to be loved by you

By Josh Rosenthal April 28, 2023
My desire to feel loved by past partners was so strong that it eclipsed my well-being.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

A Room With a View: Selfishness as a gateway to self-love

By Antonia Lehnert November 29, 2021
Though it may sound controversial, implementing some degree of egoism in our lives can be beneficial for ourselves and our community.
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Love you, love all

By Maya Frankel September 21, 2021
Loving yourself is the most important thing because you are always going to be with yourself
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: Self-growth starts with self-love

By Divya Sood April 6, 2021
Be it a single affirmation or action step, one move can launch a life of limitless growth.
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