Deconstructing clobber verses: Homophobia – Part 2

CW: This post covers sensitive subjects, such as homophobia and spiritual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. I am not a scholar or theologian, but someone passionate about extensive research, learning religious history through context and reputable Hebrew scholars etc. and providing my own interpretation of these passages through this. Any and all abusive comments will …

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To love myself as I love you

CW: This post contains talks about mental health (inc. post-traumatic stress, anxiety & depression) verbal & emotional abuse in relationships and sexual coercion. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Love takes many forms. The love we have for our family is different to that of our spouse. The love we have for our siblings is different …

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First Love: The first boy I fell in love with

Part of this week's prompt from the lovely Brigit Delaney who is doing a Journal challenge about getting introspective about our love and sex lives. 🙂   Dear Mr. Sandy Hair, I remember you were the first boy I properly fell in love with at 13. I'd had a humungous crush when I was five …

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Stronger than yesterday

CONTENT WARNING: This post contains mention of disordered eating, self-injury, suicide and domestic abuse. Reader discretion is advised. If I'm honest, this post isn't going to be an easy one to write. It's not something I've been particularly open about to this degree, with the exception of close family and friends. But I feel it's …

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