by Anonymous I wasn’t prepared. I wasn’t prepared as a mother for the insidious impacts of rape culture on my son. I was prepared for its impacts on my daughter. I knew all about them. I lived them. But, my son? A privileged white boy? I was prepared to counteract the privilege. I was prepared…
Tag: dehumanization
My Anger Problem
I was recently asked by someone who has known me for a very long time: “Why are you so angry?” I was shocked at the question but it led to a good, long conversation. I do get angry, and it has been known to come out in my writing, but I don’t think of it…
I Am Man
I am man. So hide your goods or I may decide that they are mine. That’s right, I mean your breasts. Hide them. Because if I catch a glimpse of them, who knows what I will do? I am a sexual Hulk, the monster lurks inside me, and once aroused who knows what devastation it…
Beyond Entertainment
While Jessica was away, this cat has been watching “The Walking Dead.” Jessica doesn’t do zombies and the whole horror genre in general, so I typically choose to wait until she’s away to indulge in some disturbing entertainment. I had wanted to check it out, and now I’m hooked. It isn’t about the gore and…