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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 5d

Clementina started Black Girls Advance with the mission of creating a safe space where Black girls consistently feel seen, affirmed, and supported. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Black Girls Advance: Cultivating Safe Spaces in a Digital World - Channel Kindness

In a rapidly evolving world, where digital landscapes often blur the lines between reality and curated perfection, the need for genuine, safe spaces has never been more critical, especially for young ...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 12d

At a @btwfoundation.bsky.social event on @nycferry.bsky.social, Christie shares how we can build a kinder, braver world together. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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Cruising With Kindness - Channel Kindness

I had the opportunity to attend a Born This Way Foundation event on the NYC Ferry recently! I met the coolest people, which was not a surprise to me—as we are all clearly connected by our love for Gag...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 18d

From poetry to powerful conversations, our Kindness in Action event in NYC was a beautiful reminder of what's possible when we center young people's leadership and build solutions together. 💚 #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 #KindnessInCommunity @btwfoundation.bsky.social

Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 18d

NYC showed us the power of Kindness in Action! 🗽💖

Thank you to each young leader, advocate, and partner who joined together to uplift youth action, spark meaningful conversations on mental health, and co-create community-driven solutions.

📸: @/chriscapturesitall

Poet Kayla Dudley reads a poem on stage.

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 18d

When Ayaan went to a new school, he found himself being bullied. Here's how we can stop bullying and spread kindness in schools #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 20d

What we follow on social media makes a difference for our mental health. Here's how this teen unfollowed perfection. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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Unfollow Perfectionism - Channel Kindness

For the longest time, I believed the phrase “You are what you consume” applied only to the food I ate. But over time, I’ve realized that it’s not just what we put into our bodies that shape us—it’s wh...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 21d

For 35 years, Out of the Closet has provided thrifting and lifesaving care. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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‘Out of the Closet’ Celebrates 35 Years of Thrifting + Lifesaving Care - Channel Kindness

I’ll never forget the first time I stepped into Out of the Closet. Turning the street corner in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, my friends and I were greeted with its bright pink-and-turquoise stor...

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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 25d

🏳️‍⚧️💻 New report brief with Hopelab:

For many trans young people, online spaces are places of safety, affirmation, + connection.

Read the report 👉 hopelab.org/stories/tran...

#ChannelKindness #BeKind365

Text reads: “I Just Want to Be Accepted by Others: How Transgender Young People Seek and Experience Online Support, 2025.”

At the bottom are the logos of Born This Way Foundation and Hopelab. The design features vibrant, colorful illustrations of young people connecting in online spaces. One sits beside their dog, others appear engaged through devices and conversations. Surrounding them are playful icons, including speech bubbles, arrows, hearts, and squiggly lines, symbolizing dialogue, connection, and care.

Quote reads: “Online communities have granted me the ability to express myself freely and be proud of who I am...” - Study Participant

The design features a laptop with hearts coming out of it, a star, and a butterfly against a colorful gradient background.

There is text at the bottom that reads "I Just Want to Be Accepted by Others": How Transgender Young People Seek and Experience Online Support (2025)"

Text reads: "6x safer online: Transgender young people were six times as likely to report feeling “very safe” expressing their identity in online spaces compared to in-person spaces."

The design features message bubbles, hearts, and stars against a colorful gradient background.

There is text at the bottom that reads "I Just Want to Be Accepted by Others": How Transgender Young People Seek and Experience Online Support (2025)"

Text reads "Over 90% of transgender young people reported feeling comfortable with their LGBTQ+ identity."

There is an additional block of text against a yellow background that reads "Pride and community has been proven to boost flourishing and lower depression"

There is text at the bottom that reads "I Just Want to Be Accepted by Others": How Transgender Young People Seek and Experience Online Support (2025)"

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 25d

Our #KindnessInAction event in Chicago showed what’s possible when young people lead. 💚

Thanks to all who joined us w/ @btwfoundation.bsky.social, @obamafoundation.bsky.social, After School Matters, and Cotton On Foundation!

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 26d

Join us tomorrow, 9/25 at 8 PM ET for a free virtual celebration of 5 years of CHANNEL KINDNESS: Stories of Kindness and Community! 💚✨ Reflect + share stories in a welcoming space with Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD).

RSVP: ChannelKindness.org/the-storytel... #ChannelKindness

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 26d

The beautiful thing about kindness is that it’s accessible to everyone.
#ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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The Power of Everyday Kindness - Channel Kindness

I used to think changing the world required grand gestures and momentous actions. But life has taught me that true transformation often begins in the smallest moments of human connection. It starts wi...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 27d

If you're a college freshman, check out these tips from a college senior to help you start your year! #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/first-year-m...

First-Year Mindset From a University Senior - Channel Kindness

Freshman move-in season is officially here. As a university senior, I remember how much of a roller-coaster freshman year was, with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Here are five things yo...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · 28d

If you have ever found yourself wondering who to believe online, or where to find accurate information, you are not alone. Check out this Channel Kindness article to learn more! #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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3 Ways to Scroll Smarter and Kinder: Strategies for Developing Social Media Literacy - Channel Kindness

You have a few minutes to yourself and open TikTok. Within moments, you scroll past relationship advice, an “expert” content creator weighing in on current events, and someone your age talking about h...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Sep 16

Save your spot and invite a friend. Let’s build kinder communities together! ✨
RSVP: channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

#ChannelKindness #ANAD

The Storytellers Club - Channel Kindness

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Sep 16

What to expect 💚

We’ll explore prompts on self-care and self-love, how to tell your personal story, and the power of young people’s voices. 📝🫶

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Sep 16

About our partner 💙

@/ANADHelp is the nation’s leading nonprofit providing free, peer support services to anyone impacted by eating disorders—because healing is possible, and no one should face recovery alone.

Since 1976, ANAD has provided free peer support to anyone struggling with as eating disorder.

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Ways We Help

Helplines
Support Groups
Peer Mentorship
Approach Guides
Treatment Directory

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Our community of compassionate peer support volunteers strive to ensure nobody has to recover alone.

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Learn more at ⁦anad.org⁩ or call our helpline Mon-Fri from 9a-9p CT.

1-888-375-7767

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Sep 16

About the book 📚:

CHANNEL KINDNESS: Stories of Kindness and Community is a collection of real stories by young people + notes of empowerment from Born This Way Foundation co-founder Lady Gaga.

Get your copy: channelkindness.org/book

CHANNEL KINDNESS: Stories of Kindness and Community is a collection of inspirational stories written by young people as well as personal notes of empowerment from Born This Way Foundation co-founder Lady Gaga. Within these pages, you’ll meet young changemakers who found their inner strength, prevailed in the face of bullies, started their own social movements, and decided to break through the mental health stigma. These storytellers share how they felt, created safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, and embraced kindness with every fiber of their being by helping others without the expectation of anything in return.

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Sep 16

We’re thrilled to celebrate the 5th anniversary of CHANNEL KINDNESS: Stories of Kindness and Community with a special virtual event with @/anadhelp 💚

Thurs, 9/25 at 8PM ET — join us for reflection, storytelling, and community.

RSVP: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

#ChannelKindness #ANAD

5TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL EVENT
CELEBRATING CHANNEL KINDNESS:
STORIES OF KINDNESS AND COMMUNITY

JOIN US THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH AT 8PM ET

HOSTED BY CHANNEL KINDNESS AND ANAD

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Sep 10

💚 Your kindness matters. Your story matters. Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we’re reminding our community that you are never alone.

Support, helplines, and resources are available at @btwfoundation.bsky.social’s Find Help page: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Sep 4

Da’Taeveyon Daniels has spent the past four years reshaping what youth-led advocacy looks like. He’s proving that young people have the power to shape the future.

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Student Activist Da'Taeveyon Daniels On Organizing, Collective Activism, and Hope - Channel Kindness

18-year-old Da’Taeveyon Daniels is a dedicated student activist from Fort Worth, Texas, whose passion for educational equity has led him from state legislatures to Capitol Hill to the forefront of a c...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Aug 28

In a state with some of the highest rates of youth homelessness, AMP provides safety, hope, and a canvas for self-expression. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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Portland Nonprofit Using Music and Art to Empower Unhoused Youth - Channel Kindness

In the heart of Portland, Oregon, a recording studio doubles as a safe haven for young people experiencing homelessness. For over 30 years, the nonprofit Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) has provided e...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Aug 28

✨ Start the school year with your story! Join our Youth Advisory Board member London and #ChannelKindness TONIGHT at 7pm ET for a free Back-to-School Storytellers Club. ✏️💚 Write, share, and connect with a welcoming community.

RSVP 👉 www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Aug 27

✨ Tomorrow at 7pm ET ✨ Join the #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club for a free Back-to-School Self-Care writing workshop! 📚💚 Reflect, journal, + connect. No experience needed!

Bonus: Submit your story for a chance to earn $50!

RSVP: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

Back-to-School themed graphic with graph paper background. Text reads “Channel Kindness / Back-to-School Storytellers Club / Join us Thursday, August 28 at 7pm ET. RSVP NOW / channelkindness.org/the-storytellers-club”

Back-to-School themed graphic with graph paper background. Text reads “Channel Kindness / What is Storytellers Club? / Write together in a welcoming space / Share your voice + connect with others / Build confidence though storytelling”

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Aug 26

Meet Restoring Rainbows, a youth-led nonprofit that has donated 15,000+ school supplies across 42 countries, spreading the joy and warmth of art. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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How This Teen Artist Is Transforming Trash Into Joy - Channel Kindness

From a young age, I’ve always known the value of art. I would spend my weekends painting masterpieces stroke by stroke, building cities, worlds, and landscapes. As I grew older the importance of art b...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Aug 25

Breakups are never easy, but these 6 therapist-backed tips by Christie Schmiemann can help you process the pain, rediscover your worth, and move forward with compassion. 💚 #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/break-up-tips/

6 Tips To Cope With a Tough Breakup - Channel Kindness

There is definitely no ‘one size fits all’ approach to handling relationship breakups. Of course, breakups may be much more difficult when only one party wants to split up. It can leave you feeling un...

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channelkindness.bsky.social @channelkindness.bsky.social · Aug 22

With school back in session, it may be challenging to take care of your mental health. Here are 4 simple ways Fran suggests to start: #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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Four Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health in Graduate School - Channel Kindness

“Strengthen your personal relationships” was the advice I received upon starting my doctorate program in counseling psychology. I was talking to a professor who said the hardest part of the program fo...

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