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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I, like many women, have a secret

CW: Miscarriage, pregnancy loss.  I have a secret. But you already know. But in the regular world, I have a secret. It's something that doesn't upset me as much as it used now I've had time to process and accept it, but when I have those days when it weighs on my mind, it weighs. …

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One year off hormonal birth control

Three days ago marks one year since coming off hormonal birth control with no intention of going back on it. For those who are new to these updates: first of all hello and welcome! Second: I don't take hormonal birth control and use condoms with my long-term boyfriend. As far we know we're both armed …

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Every survivor matters

CONTENT WARNING: This post deals with the following themes: Sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, suicide, child grooming. Reader discretion is strongly advised. I don't know a single person in my immediate circle, male, female or non-conforming, that hasn't had a 'Me Too' moment. I still remember the first time I was groped like it was …

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