I share my struggle and learning in the hope it might help another
Metaphorically and literally. Literally, you should have your own hammer just like my Grandma Dora. It is probably the most helpful tool in any carpenter’s toolbox. Hang a picture, build a dog house or some raised beds. Rip out that wall blocking your view (maybe get a permit and verify it is NOT load bearing… Continue reading Every Woman Needs a Hammer: The Importance of Local Crisis & Social Services
Me and my Sis 🙂 This will be a short post. I'm exhausted and so is my muse. I just wanted to share the good news: I've been crying most of the week -- ugly gut-wrenching sobs with floods of tears gushing down my cheeks. It's not a breakdown -- it's a breakthrough. I'm working… Continue reading Hello world
This post contains triggers. Please read this only if you feel safe doing so. If you need it, here’s a hug from one survivor of IPV to another (read part of my story here). I see you. That title sounds a bit like click-bait doesn’t it? I kinda love/hate it, but I am trying to… Continue reading Did the Depp v. Heard Trial Help Me Connect to a Larger Purpose?
remember for a good time call written on the bathroom wall? 1981 for me when was it you? inside our heads patriachy whispers you are property livestock and land exchanged for a wife 1870 in the UK 1922 Alberta 2012 Botswana last gasp patriarchy shouting online #writtenonthebathroomwall
I'd say celebrating, but there is much still to be done in the area of women's rights. I've not prepared a full blog, I thought instead I would share some past #InspiringWordsInspiringWomen memes. And, I'd like to invite everyone to do a bit of exploration today and find your feminist hero(s). I'm going to finish… Continue reading Commemorating #IWD
Doc MacLeod's Musings 