Just Be U

1. Education

Presented by Harriet Turk www.instagram.com/justbeuseries www.twitter.com/JustBeUSeries www.harrietturk.com www.justbeu.com

Description

Just Be U Simple Concept, Why is it so difficult to do? For years, I have wanted to write a program for teen girls. I was especially interested in a program dealing with the dangers of eating disorders and how these conditions can affect the mental, emotional, and physical development of young women. This was a very personal interest, because for many years, I suffered from an eating disorder. As I talked with teen girls about their own experiences, I was surprised to learn that, in this generation, self-harm often accompanies eating disorders. This was new territory for me. As a teen, I had never heard of self-harming actions like cutting or self-mutilation. But I did know about the control issues that are at the heart of these destructive behaviors. Like many of these girls, I had felt the need to be in control, while at the same time feeling like I was totally out of control. As the girls shared their feelings with me, I realized something. They may be a part of a new generation facing challenges that I never did, but a common theme was clear. Their feelings of loneliness and insecurity, their longing to fit in and be accepted, the pressure to be perfect, and the need to feel beautiful are timeless. The revelations of these young women took me back to my own adolescence, and I knew that this project needed to encompass so much more than a discussion of eating disorders. Through just be U, I hope to take teen girls on a journey of self-discovery: a journey that will help them realize that there are times when we all feel inadequate, ugly, and unworthy. But underneath those self-defeating thoughts, we all possess many strengths and abilities that are waiting to be revealed. Too often, we try to fit within certain molds or ideals, and in turn, we never uncover our unique gifts. We hide behind masks and pretend to be something we’re not just so we can be accepted and loved. This method works for a while, but in the end, it always fails. The masks must come off. And that’s when the real work begins. My ultimate goal is for all women to realize their worth–to stop thinking that “everyone else is so much better” or “if I just had this (fill in the blank), then my life would be perfect.” I want each of us to be happy and free to celebrate the uniqueness of being a woman. Most importantly, I want you–yes, you–to just be U. All the best, Harriet Turk

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492 FB users likes Just Be U, set it to 35 position in Likes Rating for Memphis, Tennessee in Education category

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Just Be U is Memphis based place and this enity listed in Education category.