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HARMFUL POSTS. The rising trend of sharing ones glow-ups on social media is not as empowering as it seems.

Glow-ups are over-celebrated and harmful to mental health

Eliana Mann, Rubiconline May 17, 2022
The intent of showing a glow-up on social media is to celebrate one’s achievements and build confidence, but these posts encourage unhealthy comparisons and beauty standards.
Illustration by Lucia Granja

Your unnecessary comments are hurting those around you

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline Editor May 23, 2019
It’s very damaging to receive feedback about something that you can’t change.
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