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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Body image talk: Working those tiger stripes

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 …

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