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The Missed Opportunities of Unschooling

By MHeket on 14 August, 2015 challenging perceptions, critical thinking, unrealistic expectations Mothering, Unschooling

Although it’s admirable to want your kids to have plenty opportunities, is schooling really the best way to provide them?

I Know Why Women Don’t “Just Leave”

By MHeket on 14 August, 2015 challenging perceptions, stop blaming women, unrealistic expectations, validating experiences, women's rights Domestic Violence, Feminism

I didn’t leave because when I did, I didn’t take what I had arrived with. I took a million shattered pieces and I had to glue them all back together again.

Dignity in Birth is Essential

By MHeket on 11 August, 2015 birth practices, challenging perceptions, maternity system, medical intervention, mothers, obstetrics, stop blaming women, unrealistic expectations, women's rights Birth, Birth Trauma

Dignity in childbirth is a necessity, not an optional extra that is awarded to a select group of women. We do not expect women with breast cancer, or men with prostate cancer to “leave their dignity at the door”.