Dear Trish: My friends and I love to joke around online. But recently one of my friends said something on social media that actually hurt another friend’s feelings. How can we tell if we’re being mean or funny online? Hi there! Thank you for the important question....
Dear Trish: Everyone says I spend way too much time on my phone. How much time is too much time? First off, thank you for the fantastic question! Let me start by validating this concern. I can promise you that you’re definitely not alone in feeling like you spend a...
Dear Trish: What’s bullying prevention month? (I mean, I know what it is…but why does it matter?) And how can I really “show up” this year? Hi everyone! After a mental health break last week — speaking of which, I hope you all enjoyed some self-care and a...
Dear Trish, Help! Some stranger followed me on social media and is now threatening to send these photoshopped nude pictures of me to all of my followers. What should I do?! *Trigger Warning: This blog post contains a potentially distressing discussion of sexual...
Dear Trish: Maybe it’s just me but I just feel really bad about myself when I’m on social media. Like literally everyone seems to be living their best life and it reminds me how much is wrong with mine. How can I feel better? *Trigger Warning: This blog post contains...
By Trisha Prabhu Dear Trish: You often say that we should be Upstanders to hate. But how can I actually do that, particularly when the “cyberbullies” are your friend? Intervening can be so hard to do, and I’m worried I’ll be judged for saying something. First, thank...
