Join Our Women's Issues Q&A!
Hello everyone!
I hope you're all doing well. As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding within our Women's Issues community, I'm excited to announce that we'll be hosting a Q&A!
🎤 How It Works:
Simply drop your questions in the comments below or feel free to send them via private message if you prefer to remain anonymous. We'll compile all the questions and provide detailed responses in a dedicated post.
💬 Your Questions Matter:
No question is too big or too small! Whether it's about women's issues, feminism, or community-related matters, we encourage you to speak up. Remember, if you're wondering about something, chances are someone else is too!
Let's come together as a community to learn, share, and empower one another. Your voices are valued and deserve to be heard. Let's make this Q&A session a meaningful and enriching experience for everyone involved!
Looking forward to your questions! 🌸
@Mya000 so my bff and I talked about staring a relationship, but idk if I’m ready, and I got lots of traumas (including a sexual abuse) and I don’t wanna hurt him and also I’m afraid he is not the one and we lost our friendship and also I don’t know how do I feel about my feelings with him. 🫠🫠
@celeste010101 It sounds like you're grappling with some heavy emotions and uncertainties right now, and that's completely understandable given your past traumas and the complexities of navigating a potential relationship with your best friend. Your feelings are valid, and it's important to prioritize your well-being above all else.
It's okay to take the time you need to process your emotions and figure out what you truly want and need in this situation. Your friend should understand and respect your boundaries, and if you need someone to talk to or support you through this process, we're here for you every step of the way.
Thank u so much, ur words are very helpful.
@celeste010101 You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear that my words could offer some help. Remember I'm here whenever you need support or someone to talk to. Take care of yourself!
U too!
Will the Women's Issues section engage with women's issues from an intersectional lens?
For example, will conversations about transmisogyny and misogynoir be welcome? Would conversations about issues lesbian women face be welcome? Would it be open to talking about the horrific reality facing Turtle Island Indigenous women and girls who routinely go missing and turn up murdered? Would discussions affecting femme nonbinary people be welcome?
Is women's issues only for cis straight white women discussions?
A hypothetical to further illustrate my point.
A cis woman and her family does not have citizenship status in the country they're in. She is experiencing domestic violence but she cannot seek help from social services in the country she's in without having her lack of status revealed and potentially being deported. Social services are usually means tested and require ID and filling out forms. Racism is a barrier to accessing services or even help from her neighbours as well, if she's a woman of colour. If she panhandled for money to escape, she may experience less support and more violence on the street, due to racism.
Her employment options would be limited, due to her non-white name on the resume being bottom priority, excluded by recruiters, or rejected by AI as a spelling error upon submission. If she is in a wheelchair or has some other disability preventing her from accessing the services or the building the services are in, this compounds her problems. And since police are disproportionately violent towards POC and typically do not get involved with domestic violence calls, and since her status would be investigated if she called, she would have no help there either.
Would the space be open to discussing her plight?
@Zeraphim Absolutely, this forum is open to everyone, and we welcome discussions on a wide range of topics, including issues related to intersectionality.
The hypothetical scenario you've presented highlights the complex challenges faced by individuals who experience intersecting forms of discrimination and marginalization. It's crucial to recognize the barriers that exist for individuals in accessing essential services and support systems.
Thank you for brining our attention to this issue, and please know that this forum is indeed a space where such discussions are welcomed and encouraged.
@Mya000
Hi, Mya,
I don't know if I need to join this or not. If I do, please add me to the list.
Thanks.
--tree
@purpleTree4652 Hi Tree, no obligations at all! If you're interested, I can add you to our community tag list. Just let me know if you'd like to be included, and I'll make sure to add you. Take care!
@Mya000
Hi Mya , I had my name changed. So I am not able to get tag in the post , so could you add me in tag list again ?
@LittleSunshine2036 Hi, absolutely I've got you covered!
@Mya000
Thank you Mya ❤😊
And Mya , I tagged you on a post but I think you missed it . If You can , can you visit my profile and visit Happy Galentine 's Day post and post your words for it ?
