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Reclaiming the Body (Pt. 1)
In the first half of this candid essay, I discuss the amount of scrutiny the media places on women’s bodies in a call to normalize real bodies, as well as reclaim ownership of one’s body.
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Overcoming Relationship Invalidation
Here I discuss invalidation in relationships, including types of invalidation and advice for dealing with invalidation.
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Dissecting the Madonna-Whore Dichotomy
In this article, I explore the Madonna-whore dichotomy and how it threatens a woman’s autonomy throughout both past and modern times
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Victim Doubt: Why Do We Still Doubt Victims?
I explore the victim doubt that female survivors of domestic and sexual abuse often receive. In this lengthy examination, I share personal experiences related to domestic violence, as well as studies and history.
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Harmful Effects of Beauty Standards
With the omnipresent reach of the modern media putting constant pressure on women to conform to a certain mold of beauty, I explore some of the damage caused by Western beauty standards.
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Withholding Affection for Punishment
Not all forms of abuse are overtly obvious. Today I explore a form of emotional abuse that is centered around withholding affection as a form of punishment and control.
