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Jun 2024
1h 40m

Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Autonomy & A...

Popcorn Psychology
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[CW: discussions of suicide]

Happy Pride! Join us as we discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire! We break down the themes of autonomy & actualization represented by the various female leads. We also explore the idea of abstract grief and have a lengthy discussion on suicide, specifically within the LGBTQIA+ community. 

If you are experiencing suicidal thinking and/or feel at risk of suicide, you can contact the following supports:

 The Trevor Project
    call @  1-866-488-7386 or text @ 678-678

 National Suicide Hotline
    call or text @ 988

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