Visible in 2022

I have been reading Dr. Valerie Rein’s book, Patriarchy Stress Disorder and recently read a section where she stated that women often wear a sheath of invisibility to protect themselves which simultaneously harms them.  For example, it’s risky for women to walk around this world fitting into standardized beauty expectations.  It’s dangerous for the patriarchy …

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Disrupt your patriarchy-fueled creativity stagnation cycle today.

I remember when I couldn’t write even when I had a brilliant idea.  I used to lament the times when I fell in love with a book, but wouldn’t finish it.  I’d feel too distracted.  My “to-do” list would magically pop into my brain.  Then I’d feel guilty and jump into something “productive.”  That was …

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Patriarchy is one of our oldest shame teachers.

Shame is feeling bad about ourselves.  It’s not about an action.  That’s guilt.  Shame is about US and our inherent value.  Shame tries to convince us that we’re flawed humans.  The messages that we receive throughout our lives, especially from the patriarchy, teach us that we are unworthy because of our sex assignment at birth, gender …

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