shit misogynists say

shit misogynists say

by | Mar 5, 2016 | lifestyle and wellbeing

*Trigger Warning: sexual assault and rape.   A few months ago I was headed to work wearing a summery wrap dress I’ve had for years. A family member pulled me aside and told me that “men have a hard time concentrating,” and if I “raised my neckline” I might have...
geordie

geordie

by | Feb 6, 2016 | lifestyle and wellbeing

I can get to the grocery store By myself now. I can basically Negotiate the metro. I have a grasp Of the currency. I mostly understand The accents And smile politely As people regale me With all of their America Trivia. I’ve used the phone- Dialing a zero first,...
tobacco

tobacco

by | Oct 5, 2015 | lifestyle and wellbeing

As I drove in the dark Past the tobacco fields, Sopping wet From the torrential rains, I became aware Of this singular moment in time. I read somewhere That some doctor Did some study That said the present, The actual, current, As-it’s-happening present, Is anywhere...
murderer

murderer

by | Jul 13, 2015 | lifestyle and wellbeing

*Trigger Warning: Abortion.   Murderer, They called me. Slut. Dead fetuses on their signs, I’m going to hell, They said, Reminiscent of Westboro Baptist Church. There’s still time, They said, To save my baby. I could be forgiven If I made the right choice....
endometriosis

endometriosis

by | Jul 3, 2015 | lifestyle and wellbeing

My body is plotting against me. My spine wants to split in half. The pain is all-consuming, Unavoidable, Causing me to dull myself down With painkillers and black comedies In an attempt to numb My aching muscles. The process is pointless, Month after month of this For...
mind the gap

mind the gap

by | May 25, 2015 | lifestyle and wellbeing

Twisting And turning And man-spreading. Women With bags And crossed ankles And a dozen rings. Lights flickering And scooters And stained fabric From the hundred asses That came before yours. Stale air Punctuated With too much cologne On businessmen Wearing dead...