I grew up knowing exactly what it meant to be a “good girl.” Good meant polite, dependable, uncomplaining, agreeable, and always accommodating. I learned early that my value was tied to how well I fit the expectations set by others. As I read Elise Loehnen’s On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good , I realized that these expectations are not just personal or cultural but deeply rooted in the patriarchy. Loehnen shows how the seven deadly "sins"- pride,...

This holiday season, protect your peace and celebrate on your terms.

Anxiety doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some women freeze. Others over-function. Some try to control everything around them. By...