In every action I take I am teaching my son not only about his own freedom, but mine as a Black woman and mother-artist and sex worker, because these are my intersections. Many people have asked – both out of curiosity and vindictiveness – what I will tell my son when he is older about...
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7 Ways to Cope With the Holidays if You’re Estranged From Family
by The Mystical Sister The holidays can be hard for anyone, but they can be especially hard for folks who are estranged from their family. Whether the estrangement is chosen or not, this situation can bring up a lot of anxiety for folks who may already be dealing with mental health issues stemming from not having...
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Dear Virgie: How Do I Deal With my Mom’s Fatphobia and Concern Trolling?
Dear Virgie, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of the amazing (and VITAL) work you do for fat people. Thank you. My mom is convinced that weight inevitably leads to (early and otherwise avoidable) death. She cites older people’s hip replacements and knee surgeries and losing feet as indisputable proof that fat will...
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On Father’s Day: Reflections About My Father, Who Served Time for Child Rape
My father spent half my childhood in jail. But it took me a long time to cut him off. Content Warning: Sexual Violence by Denarii Monroe When I was 11, my father was relatively fresh out of prison, and I had recently written a song called “I Can.” Thinkin’ ‘bout my future, all I want it...