January 22nd, 2014

Recommended Reading #185: Memoir, Pt. VI



      “I’m Fat, Forty And Single And I’m Having No Problems Getting Laid All The Time” by Christine Whelan (Sex and Culture, Body Image, Relationship) 1/9/14

I find this simply delightful and love almost about everything about it: That she is able to discern and own what she wants. That she gives negligible energy (about how much is deserved) to cultural beauty/body-shape standards. That she does not begrudge others for having personal tastes, just as she has hers. That she is attentive to and consistently practices safe sex. That she demonstrates no shame, embarrassment, or concern about the sexual double standards, judgements, or oppressive and repressive overtones that permeate our culture. And that she wrote it down to share with the online reading public. Love, love, love.

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      “Save your Relationships: Ask the Right Questions” by Glennon Melton (Relationship, Communication, Self-Awareness) 1/16/14

This, I will admit, had not seemed to really occur to me—at least not consciously. I’m glad to read it, as it resonates with me and makes much sense.

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      “Dear Mollena…” by Mollena (Self-Awareness, BDSM, Relationship) 12/12/13

I not only find this beautiful but feel struck by what a beautiful exercise it seems to write oneself a letter like this.

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