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Soul Marriage in 13 Vows: The Witch Weds Her Inner Wolf.

The Witch-Bride wears bright red and stands shaking with anticipation, surrounded by her wild sisters. In this lost tribe of Wolf Women, it is forbidden to marry another until one marries her sacred self, so they meet now at the stone circle’s center to witness this Witch’s wedding. The moon is ...

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Unafraid to Be Free: The Emperor Who Wove a New Pair of Socks‏.

I walk through the world as a being numbed. I can tell you the story of each box's treasure, the how and the when and the where of who raped my body and violated my soul, but the truth of the words that escape me so easily is still far removed from the cesspool of horror that would make the ...

feminism

Boys will be boys, and other uttered nonsense.

Suggesting that the Stanford rapist's actions were a mistake caused by alcohol is to suggest that every man has an inner rapist, and that there is a line -- perhaps 5 drinks, or perhaps 10 -- that, when crossed, turns men into animals incapable of self-control.

sex

The Power Between My Legs.

Vaginas depicted in the art world don’t fare any better. What’s worse is that much of the disapproval comes from women. Go to any comments section, on any article covering vaginal art, and you’ll find a stream of women making statements such as "That’s disgusting!"

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From Victims Of Atrocity To Strong Survivors: Rebuilding Lives Of Kosovar Women.

The lives of these women are shattered. Only their husbands know. Their children still do not. One can only hope that through their courage to share their stories with outsiders, they may at some point dare to speak openly. Until then, a lot has to change in this country for women to rise.

wisdom

The False Rape Allegation And The Big Bad Boogie Mouse.

If you’ve chosen to have sex, then you’ve taken on a significant responsibility, and that comes with the obligation of honesty. At all costs. Know that. And if being honest puts you in danger, then tell someone, anyone who can help you. Stand beside you. Protect you from their reaction. But ...

world

It’s Time To Reverse Rape Culture.

When I tell my husband how uneasy I feel at times walking alone on the street, he says he feels powerless, to which I agree. He can’t always be around to call out misogynistic assholes (and I wish he could), but why should there be discrimination towards women in the first place? Why should we ...

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“What Will You Choose?”: Combining Fierce Compassion With Tenacity And Action In Croatia.

In 2014, she met a 10-year old autistic boy at an event held by a foster care organization she was involved with. His life story was very painful to learn for Aleksandra. She was informed that he was especially shy, but their eyes met briefly. It was the look in his eyes that motivated her to ...

troublemakers

Why Feminism Can’t Be Replaced By Equalism Or Humanism.

If you are really so afraid of offending this patriarchal society, and if all that stands between you and me being on the same side and working for the same cause is a word, then by all means, go ahead and call yourself an equalist. But please don’t question feminism, or suggest that the whole ...

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“Not To Be Repeated!”: Ongoing Trauma For Victims Of Bosnia-Herzegovina Civil War 20 Years Later.

Similar to disastrous situations in other parts of the world, lots of money was poured into the Balkans after the war, and the hope for recovery was high. Now, donors have lost their interest; still-existing issues are no longer reported, the economy has stagnated, and corruption is rampant. ...

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