Some women murder their children at birth. Some kill them over a lifetime. Many of us came from dysfunctional families. I knew mine was that, but have been realizing more and more just how seriously dysfunctional it is. When people extol their mothers I have long kept my mouth shut, partly because I believed the …
[Hanne] Blank mentions her personal story at the beginning of her provocative new history of heterosexuality, “Straight,” as a way of illustrating just how artificial our notions of “straightness” really are. In her book, Blank, a writer and historian who has written extensively about sexuality and culture, looks at the ways in which social trends …
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From the Forever Family Foundation. I agree. Traditional therapies are oriented to disconnect the bereaved from the ones they have lost, yet inside, that love tells them not to let go. Could this be because our loved ones are still with us?
Starting a group for people who’ve lost their animal and/or human companions and need help dealing with it. Denver. Please spread the word. 303-650-0610
Himay Zepeda Often times, during a dark hour or an idle point, a book has changed my life. There are countless books that have pointed me in a different direction, or taught me a lesson. There are also many books that have helped me articulate my own emotions or thoughts, helped me find a voice. …
Sexuality is a gigantic spectrum of endless possibilities. And get this: We can choose different ways to express our sexuality based on our sexual orientation. When I was growing up, I always thought people were either “gay” or “straight” and never realized there are actually thousands of ways to express sexuality. When we put people …
How Many People Do You Know Who Are Not 100% Straight Or Gay? More Than You Think. Read More »