Monasticism. An institutionalized religious practice or movement whose members attempt to live by a rule that requires works that go beyond those of either the laity or the ordinary spiritual leaders of their religions.Britannica To preface: I don't live a monastic life, obviously. I wouldn't be allowed to have this blog, for starters. Aside from the adult …
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About a month or two before I turned 25, I noticed my first grey hair. At the top of my head, the silver distinct amongst my natural dark chestnut hair (I stopped dying my hair three years ago). I wondered if it was just a very light blonde hair (that has happened before) but no, …
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 …
It's been difficult not to lose faith recently. In myself. In the world. In the people in the world. All of it. My faith in my writing abilities regarding self-doubt is a constant battle for me. Despite a blog where I'm incredibly thrilled people actually like what comes out of my head, every time I get to …
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 