Tag Archives: women

Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2018 by anyushka
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Not A Joke.

Posted on November 14, 2016 by anyushka

Trigger warning: mention of child abuse A few words about Trump and the way he treats women. Honestly, I’d rather talk this out with someone, but there isn’t anyone just now. I’ve been needing to talk for quite a few … Continue reading →

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I AM

Posted on November 10, 2016 by anyushka

I am an immigrant. I am a woman (and an abuse survivor). I am part of the LGBT Community. I am a HUMAN BEING. I deserve equal rights, fair politics and leadership that is founded on just principles, integrity and … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I Feel Beautiful

Posted on October 27, 2016 by anyushka

Tracey Emin, 2000

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Have a Gloria Sunday

Posted on February 28, 2016 by anyushka

I’m reading my way through Gloria Steinem’s books these days, and I can feel them work on me, move small stones and big rocks in me from one place to another, assembling what I know in a more concentrated form, … Continue reading →

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I Rise

Posted on March 8, 2015 by anyushka

You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ‘Cause I walk … Continue reading →

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No Shenanigans Today

Posted on March 8, 2015 by anyushka

So, how am I celebrating Women’s Day? I texted some friends to see if we can go out for a drink together to cheer each other’s fabulousness. However, it seems, they are all working on Sundays, or travelling or preparing to … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2015 by anyushka

Celebrate the women you admire today! And if the women you admire are within reach, let them know what you admire about them. Tell them how they inspire you. And keep spreading the word about how admirable they are. And if … Continue reading →

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Equal

Posted on February 12, 2015 by anyushka

I’m so tired at the moment of how many men seem to have an ingrained sense of ‘natural superiority’ over women. I’m so tired of living near that, of living surrounded by people like that, in a society/world/neighbourhood like that. It’s … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t Want to Hold Women Back – and Never Did

Posted on March 28, 2014 by anyushka

God Doesn’t Want to Hold Women Back — and Never Did | OnFaith. Excellent article by Joan Chittister. Recommended!

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