TW: This post covers heavy themes including religious fundamentalism, sexism, abuse of spouses and children, and forced female submission. The links in the post are to explanations of the various movements and individuals by people who cover topics on their YouTube channels, such as political movements, religious fundamentalism and cults. Reader discretion is strongly advised. …
Continue reading The Feminine Housewife: Flowers to Fundamentalism
CW: This post covers abortion and its discourse, mentioning rape, incest, and state legislation regarding this in the state of Texas. I am by no means out to trash talk the Lone Star State itself. I think Texas is a beautiful state with a rich history, culture and lovely people. I am stating the issues …
CW: Period talk which gets pretty candid. Not for the squeamish. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll have seen my talking about switching to reusable period products in the beginning of 2020. I'm making changes to be more sustainable in my life, trying to do my bit to fight the climate …
CW: Miscarriage, pregnancy loss. Written in the form of an open letter. I've been flip-flopping on writing this for a while. It's many of my thoughts if I could speak openly to the baby I miscarried at 23. I still feel guilt at times that talking about my feelings looks like I'm making 'a mountain …
CONTENT NOTE: Contains mentions of the following: forced childbirth, abortion, miscarriage, religious fundamentalism, purity culture, sexism and transphobia. Reader discretion is strongly advised. It's the question many uterus owners get asked and whichever way we answer, are scrutinised for it: 'So, when are you having children?' Having children is something many of us do and …
Becoming Violet Grey 