Matt Joseph Diaz

This week, Matt kicks off our Conversation series on coming out with his own story.

Of course, summertime also seems to come hand-in-hand with partial nudity. Wearing next to nothing out in public is just as important a part of summer as barbecues and trips to the beach. That is, unless you’re anything outside the socially acceptable body types. Then it suddenly becomes an opportunity for people to dole out their own specific kind of “fashion justice.”

This week on Mondays With Matt: Wearing a crop-top. And I have a NEW BELLYBUTTON.

When we write articles about body image, we often speak in the abstract about big ideas and how we approach social interaction — but how exactly does one become body positive? What are the nuts and bolts that’ll lead you to a more positive sense of self, both physically and emotionally?

For a long time, passing privilege made me feel like I didn’t deserve to call myself latino.

It's time for #MondayMotivation with Matt Joseph Diaz. Today Matt is talking about vulnerability. 

People who live with mental illness are aware of how our brains work differently. Because of this, we constantly go the extra mile to try to validate what we’re feeling within ourselves before even considering voicing an opinion out loud.

Matt breaks down the major differences between unschooling and a traditional classroom setting.

“She just grabbed the bacon off my plate! She didn’t ask, she didn’t even say anything, she just assumed it was OK and took it!”
“It’s just bacon —”
“It’s NOT about the Bacon, Donald. It’s about the principle.”

I am so very afraid.