Eating Disorders: The Early Signs You Could Miss
Eating disorders are a mental illness. They have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses. Frighteningly if weight loss is apparent, the sufferer is well and truly in the grips of it already
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It’s Not Up To Us To Ban The Burka
The cry to ban the burka is always popular. Some claim it’s for safety reasons, others for the liberation of women, but is either argument realistic? Or will a ban simply lead to more oppression.
Virginity – It’s Not Actually A Thing
Virginity is either a prized possession or something to be rid of in a hurry. Or maybe virginity isn’t actually a thing, maybe whether you’ve had sex or not has no impact on who you are as a human.
By All Means Love Yourself, But It Won’t Fix Anything.
Love yourself. It will solve all your problems …. or will it. How on earth will loving yourself make other people treat you well? What utter nonsense is this!? Don’t be fooled, just be angry!
Why The Moment Of Birth Matters To Women
Birth matters to women. Not because they have unrealistic expectations, or are selfish. It matters because some moments in life are important to us. I know this because I am the mother of an adult.
The Trouble With Saying No To Your Maternity Care Provider
Saying no is hard for women at the best of times. Saying no to a maternity care provider can be even more challenging. Find out why that is, and what you can do about it. It’s hard, but not impossible
The Secret To Good Birth Support For Dads, And Families
A good read for fathers or families who are worried about the choices their partner, sister, daughter, or friend is looking into for her upcoming birth. Rest assured, you’re not the first to worry.
Dear Mothers, Sometimes It IS Your Fault!
Mothering: it’s the only job in the entire world that doesn’t get easier as you gain more experience. Step into the limelight for just one minute and acknowledge the hard work you do as a mother.
Birth Is Dangerous, But Birth Trauma Isn’t Real….
We need to decide once and for all whether birth is a dangerous event or not. If we decide that birth is indeed dangerous, then we need to stop the denial of birth trauma once and for all!
Mother Guilt At Birth: When The Love Isn’t Instant
Women want to welcome their babies with love and joy but when this doesn’t eventuate they often feel terrible guilt. What mothers need to know is that the rush of love, is actually a rush of hormones.