Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash In times of hardship, uncertainty, and fear, community is more important than ever. We rely on those around us for solidarity, support, guidance, information, and empathy. Belonging to a group or community we can identify with, helps us develop a stronger sense of personal and collective identity. It can also give a boost to our self-esteem and our willingness to take on the world and make our dreams happen. During COVID-19, women and girls

Photo by Lesly Juarez on Unsplash If you have a pulse, you have probably struggled with low self-esteem from time to time. You want to feel like a good person but no matter what you try, you just can’t seem to find any lasting satisfaction with who you are. You spend countless hours wishing you could fix yourself because you think you’re the problem. You beat yourself up and hide the parts of yourself you don’t like. At times you feel better but it is not long before you’re