The oppression of women is ancient right? Maybe as a societal whole but not entirely. There are many historical practices and customs that have trained men to believe a woman is inferior to a man. One way we still see this is in sexual advances in common places like the work place or even during a date. A man mistakes a woman’s kindness or demeanor for something more and of course if a woman goes out on a date with him, it’s a sure indicator she wants more. Right? Hell no. In ...
Rape, Oppression, and The Victims
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Be prepared for tough topics and descriptive language The Scope of this blog is growing into controversial and triggering conversations. Discussions with women, and occasionally men, about assault, rape, vulnerability, self worth, loss/grief, forgiveness, and dialogue of differing opinions. Also, you’ll see information and fact-findings as I write. This has to happen because as my book develops, the content isn’t pretty or easy to digest. It is a deep look into a story that ...
Makidada, Inseparable Bond
Me and you, us never part. Me and you, us have one heart. Aint no ocean, aint no sea. Keep my sister away from me. The Color Purple The Color Purple is an iconic movie with multiple themes including sisterhood. Two of the main characters, Celie and Nettie are sisters who share an inseparable bond. Celie acts like a mother to Nettie protecting her from abuse and choosing to take the awful place of what Nettie’s life could be. There is a ...
Forgiveness: You Asked, I Answered
Dear Mindy, I saw the episode on ID. You said, "I'm about ready to forgive him," or similar words. Just my opinion--Why would you want to do that? Are you being pressured by well-meaning people who say all Christians must forgive everyone of everything? The Bible doesn't teach that. Don't hurt yourself worse by extending false forgiveness. You're under no obligation to forgive that man, ever. Only if he comes to you and asks you to forgive him--*then* you might consider it. Until ...
You Are My Intention
My connections and writing have been paralyzed. I've been self-protecting believing, if I don't expose myself to critics they will have no ammunition or insight into my heart. But I'm undressing now and exposing a bit of what I've been experiencing SO THAT... we can get to the heart of the matter and that is YOU AND ME. I had to learn that I can practice yoga and Jesus loves me (I think Jesus and Gandhi would’ve been great friends). I can curse and pray. I can advocate ...
The Trouble Is, You Think You Have Time: Bethany’s Story
"The trouble is you think you have time" Most people think this quote is from the wise peacemaker, Budha but it actually was written by Jack Kornfield. He tells us that time is fleeting and what we do with it is critical. How would Bethany know that day would be the last time she'd ever receive a lunch invitation from her beloved father. "My parents neighbor was calling me- I knew something must be really wrong." I know many women who have suffered loss one way or another; death, ...