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The word “family” can carry many different meanings. For some, family are the people you are biologically connected to, for some it is...
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Makana
Feb 9, 202210 min read
ʻŌpio Spotlight- Isabella Souza
Lovers and strangers, colleagues and peers, family and friends - the many different kinds of relationships we navigate in our lives....
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Makana
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Pandemic Confessions of an Almost Adult
There’s a lot of things I miss doing, things I could only safely do before the pandemic. I miss making a trip to the library to study, or...
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momilani58
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Life is Worth Celebrating
When I was growing up and something great happened to me, I was told, “You have five minutes to celebrate. Reach to the heavens but donʻt...
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Makana
Oct 7, 20213 min read
Forget "Toxic Positivity" - It's Okay To Not Be Okay
If I share with friends or family that I’m having a difficult time, their instinct is to console me. They respond with different...
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kanaia25
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Year One Reflection
Anyone planning on starting their own business can relate to the anxiety inducing decisions and commitment it takes to create something...
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kanaia25
Sep 22, 20213 min read
Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude is the practice of feeling content with what you have been given, whether it is a gift from someone or it’s a life...
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Makana
Sep 13, 20214 min read
Self-Made Self-Care for the Teenager: A Book Review
After the hazy freedom of summer, the months of August and September douse kids in a bucket of cold, harsh reality – school is starting...
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Makana
Sep 4, 20213 min read
Tips on Mood Regulation
Mood regulation is the ability to manage your emotions, as well as the things that you do in response to such strong feelings. It...
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Makana
Aug 25, 20213 min read
High School Advice From An Almost-Adult
High school is so tough. And I mean this in the least vague, cliché, or condescending way possible. High school means experiencing life...
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Makana
Aug 18, 20213 min read
Dear "Gifted" Kids
Dear “Gifted” Kids, In the third grade, I was placed into what they called the academically “gifted” kid program. I was excited about it....
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kanaia25
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Benefits of Having Pets
At Pua Mohala, we are crazy about our animals. We have dogs, fishes, chickens, guinea pigs and one tortoise. We can attest first hand the...
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kanaia25
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Cultural Clashes in Mental Health
Cultural clashes can occur in mental health and most often present themselves when seeking services. Oftentimes, people of color are...
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kanaia25
Jul 14, 20213 min read
Being a Child of Immigrants
What does it feel like having one foot in one world, and one foot in another? What does it feel like being pulled into two completely...
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kanaia25
Jul 9, 20213 min read
Be Your Own Advocate
If anything was brought to light during this current pandemic, it is most certainly the need for more focus on mental health and the...
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Makana
Jun 30, 20213 min read
Pride is...
What is Pride Month? Pride is dedicated to LGBTQ+ people. This month is designated as a time to uplift them, celebrate them, and fight...
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momilani58
Jun 25, 20212 min read
Mahina + Me Virtual Retreat Recap
Earlier in June, we had our very first international Mahina and Me Virtual Retreat. The goal of this retreat was to create a new...
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Makana
May 30, 20213 min read
“No.”
This is a complete sentence. And we need to say it more often. Of course, most of us already understand what setting a boundary means....
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Makana
May 18, 20215 min read
Have You Heard of ʻHigh-Functioning Depressionʻ?
One of my best friends has been in my life for almost 10 years. We met as middle school students, and now as adults we’re closer than...
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kanaia25
May 11, 20213 min read
Who Am I?
You may not recognize me right away and thatʻs okay. You will not learn about me in text books at school and many times even your own...
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kanaia25
Jun 22, 20222 min read
Changing the Narrative Around Menstruation
In our fight for Indigenous rights, familiar topics include land back and water rights. Less familiar is the topic of Indigenous body...
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Beon Riley
May 6, 20223 min read
Tips from a College Athlete
Life in general can be very tough, especially coming to college and moving out of your comfort zone, even moving to a new state. Or in my...
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