Lost in Translation – I Don’t Understand
There are things about relationships that I don’t understand. We have words for some of them that sound as if they’re answers but I still don’t understand.
Abuse
Slap Him, He’s A Guy!
He said, “Would you slap me if I asked you to spend the night with me?” I said, “No.”He looked positively thrilled as he squeaked, “Are you sure?” (Perhaps he assumed I was saying yes to the implied question when I said no to the direct one….does that make sense?…
Hiding In The Crowd – Street Harassment
This is my contribution to the blog-a-thon on Street Harassment organized by Blank Noise Project. Mama says don’t go here, don’t go thereDad tells me to stop ‘attracting attention’ with my clothesMa tells me she doesn’t have a problem if I look good; only that other people will think so…
Domestic Violence And Beyond: I’m Not Just A Victim
The next time you hear about a victim of abuse and think of her (or him) as weak, think again. Violence is so much more complex than you know.
Shattered By A Look: The Mirror Watcher/ Predator
A candid account of feeling violated in public spaces by a look, challenging societal norms, and the struggle for solidarity.
Countdown To The 28th Day
D – day to D – day is just 28 days.
A Music Lesson With Lolita
A music lesson is also a conversation between a predator and his prey. Lolita writes a poem.
Superwoman
The Superwoman origin story:
I am the only kid on the tree in pigtails
I am the daughter who will one day be the ‘man of the house’