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 …
Honestly, I was a little unsure about publishing this post. It's been an idea in my head for a while with a few attempts, but I've decided just to say 'sod it' and write the damn thing. I generally consider myself a 'modern traditionalist', having mixt of modern and traditional values. However, being surrounded by …
If you follow me on Twitter you'll have seen I put up a poll for you guys to do some voting (Although on phone set up it's not appearing, arrrgghh technology! 😣) I've been having a little think about the content on my website what more to put on etc. and I want to put …
Hi, I'm Violet. I'm 23 and I have...stretch marks. *GASP* Stretch marks seem to be quite a thing in the world of society's beauty standards. Photoshop here, a little touch up there and boom! No cellulite, no stretch marks, looking like the women in the magazines. Here's my question. Why? Warning: I may start ranting …
Continue reading Body image talk: Working those tiger stripes
Yowzas!! I'm thrilled to bits that Life of Violet has reached the 100 mark! Thank you guys for following, reading, liking and commenting on my posts and whatever rambles come out of my head! It still boggles my mind that my posts have reached over 20 people let alone over 100! So again, massive thank …
Becoming Violet Grey 