I was hurt by relational bullying and didn’t even realize it. As a writer, I have had the most experience interviewing and sharing others’ stories, but I don’t have much experience publically writing my own. As a Free2Luv Advocate, I […]
We’re excited to officially announce Free2Luv Founder, Tonya Sandis, has been awarded the 2023 L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth, celebrating extraordinary female changemakers. This signature philanthropic program embodies the L’Oréal Paris belief that ‘Every Woman Is Worth It’ by elevating women […]
Understand Anxiety and Discover 7 Tips to Manage It A woman sits in her car parked outside her office building. She’s been working there for a few years, and she’s good at her job; she knows everyone in the building, […]
If you already struggle with anxiety, during the past few years you may have found yourself feeling especially overwhelmed, helpless, or fearful. If you’re LGBTQ+, things might be even more complicated. Maybe you’ve been cut off from the people, groups, […]
Have you ever felt like you needed help with something — managing your mental health, coping with stress, or dealing with a difficult situation — but struggled with the idea of asking for it? Chances are, you answered yes. And […]
Discover Depression Symptoms, Thoughts, and How to Help “When my walls are crashing down When my feet can’t touch the ground And when I scream but there’s no sound And I wonder what will happen now That my walls have […]
In response to the global mental health crisis, Free2Luv® and MTV Entertainment Group, in partnership with brands, nonprofits, and cultural leaders around the globe, are hosting the 3rd annual Mental Health Action Day Thursday, May 18, 2023, to move the […]
Did you know that about 28% of students in grades 6 through 12 have experienced bullying in schools and about 30% of students have admitted to harassing others? And did you know that an astonishing 70% of students say they […]
Many, if not all of us, have experienced some form of bullying and understand the pain that comes from it. As a long-time Advocate for Free2Luv, I reached out to some of my fellow advocates to share their experiences with […]
The statistics are staggering. More than one in five high school students have been bullied. Three out of four LGBTQ+ students have been bullied. Kids who are bullied are at high risk of anxiety and depression. They’re more than twice […]
We’re excited to be partnering with ReedPOP to host the 3rd annual BE YOU PRIDE LOUNGE at Emerald City Comic Con! Join our mental wellness, safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to chill, hang, create, and play February […]
Free2Luv kicked off Bullying Prevention Month partnering with the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University of Buffalo for their annual bullying prevention conference. We sponsored a special youth empowerment panel on bullying and bystander intervention moderated by […]
Ten-year-old Free2Luv is a national award-winning youth development nonprofit, with a mission is to “transform the bullied to brave, celebrate individuality and save lives through the arts.” During the COVID pandemic, Free2Luv created a new arts empowerment program, EXPRESS IT!, to provide […]
“There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen.” — Helen Frankenthaler Have you ever found yourself doodle sketching in the blank areas of a paper? Drawing shapes, patterns, squiggles, or characters while taking notes or […]
Cyberbullying is Real. Identify. Protect. Empower Yourself!
Has anyone typed or texted you a message that made you feel uncomfortable or ashamed, and they refused to stop? What about gossip or hurtful comments? Has anybody targeted you on social media? These are a few clear indicators that […]