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Weekly Women’s Circles Sessions 💬
by Mya000
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 January 24th
...See more Join us for a space to connect, share, and support each other ✨ 🗓️ When: Every Saturday at 12 PM EST 📍 Where: In the Adult Support Session room This is an open space for women to come together, share their experiences, and support one another. Whether you’re looking for a sense of belonging, a place to voice your thoughts, or just a calm moment of connection, this circle is for you. What to expect: 💛 A safe, welcoming environment where all voices are valued. 💛 Weekly topics focusing on women’s issues and challenges. 💛 Guided conversations facilitated by thoughtful questions. 💛 A chance to connect with like-minded women and build genuine support networks. Each week, we’ll explore a different theme. Come as you are, whether you want to share or just listen, you are warmly welcomed here. We hope to see you there, and feel free to invite others who might benefit from this space! Let’s create a community where every woman feels supported and heard.  Hosted by @ShadowFaerie and @Mya000
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Women's Issues Community Taglist! Stay Updated
by SoulfullyAButterfly
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 January 9th
...See more The Women's Issues Community Tag List is a way to stay connected with new discussions, resources, and posts shared by our forum supporters. By joining the tag list, you’ll receive notifications when important updates are posted (up to 4 times a week). These updates can include everything from wellness tips and discussions to helpful resources that align with the community’s focus on women’s issues. If you'd like to be added or removed from the tag list, simply leave a comment below. Being part of the tag list helps you stay engaged and ensures you don’t miss out on opportunities to connect and share your thoughts! ------------------------- Current taglist - updated by Mya on 17th October @adventurousBranch3786 @ashleybell415 @ASPIRINGCOUNSELOR @Aylathegreat @azuladragon34 @blxepxndx @calmmoon2104 @Callmetanya5 @creativeTalker5179 @DaisyBeeBlooming @daydreammemories @decisivePapaya238 @Eddy94 @emotionalkitty101 @fluffypickles123 @GentleLily3 @gentleWater9634 @GoldenRuleJG @halcyonCloud2036 @HarmonyBlossom @iloveyouxx @Jaeteuk @janiewanie423 @K87 @Kala @KarmaTheRascal @KaylaMaulfair @KindnessMatters2020 @lalabrowni @listenwithempathy @LittleSunshine2036 @littleLemon4973 @LovingPeacefulHeart @MoreThanJustMe @Mya000 @Noorahmed89 @OptimisticMoon1124 @PFord79 @pioneeringShade8010 @purpleTree4652 @RainbowRosie @RobinNew @shyMoon8539 @sincereSkies9563 @SirenOfSerenity @sky2Ocean20 @Smilintru67 @softSummer7903 @SomeHope2022 @SoulfullyAButterfly @tealPark1424 @TheCucumberry @trueconfidant123 @victoriousLily5344 @woMango9097 @zaramerch
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Join Our Team: We're Looking for Forum Supporters!
by Mya000
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 November 18th, 2024
...See more Hello everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that our Women's Issues Community Forum is on the lookout for Forum Supporters to join our team. If you’re passionate about women’s issues and eager to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect role for you! 🔍 What We’re Looking For: * Preferably Female: While we value all contributions, having female supporters helps ensure our discussions reflect direct lived experiences and viewpoints. * Knowledgeable About Women’s Issues: A strong understanding of discrimination and related topics is crucial to effectively contribute and support our community. Official Requirements for the Role: * Forum Supporter Responsibilities: * Focus on 1 or 2 sub-communities. * Maintain engagement by posting and replying to threads with empathy. * Uphold a record of zero behaviour points. * Active participation in the community prior to application is required. * For Members: * 50+ forum upvotes. * 50+ forum posts. * Make 10+ forum posts per month. * Have taken the Member Oath. * For Listeners: * Verified Listener status. * 50+ forum upvotes. * 50+ forum posts. * Make 10+ forum posts per month. * Have taken the Listener Community Guide & Listener Oath. 🌟 Why This Role Matters: * Informed Discussions: Your contributions will help guide insightful and supportive conversations about women’s issues. * Supportive Space: By fostering a compassionate environment, you’ll help ensure that every member feels heard and supported. If you’re ready to make a positive impact and meet the requirements, click the link below to apply! 👉 Click here to apply! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNgW-Va7dyBx67M3d27INmkndnwm1C3Ywa7NJoFa2EscQkA/closedform] Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our cause. We look forward to working with you to make our community a better place for everyone!
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"Breaking Barriers: A Girl's Rap Dream"
by Newton420
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 7 hours ago
...See more I am just a young Pakistani girl with dreams that might seem too big for people around me. But to me, these dreams are my whole world. I’m 16 years old now, but I started rapping when I was just 10. At first, my parents were supportive, and there was no problem. But as I grew older, things changed. The people close to me, even my family, began to laugh at me. They didn’t understand. In our society, it's rare for girls to dream so big. We’re told to limit our ambitions, to stay within boundaries, to follow paths that are "acceptable." But I refuse to let go of my dream. Every single day, I work on myself—pushing harder, improving my skills, and building my confidence. It’s not easy. There are days when I feel like giving up, but I remind myself that my dreams are worth the fight. I want to show the world, especially our society, that girls can dream big. That we have the strength and courage to not only dream but to make those dreams come true. One day, I want to stand tall as a professional rapper, not just for me, but for every girl who has ever been told that her dreams are too big or that she should settle for less. I want to prove that girls like me, with the right passion and determination, can do anything. Please pray for me, that one day I will be able to show the world that nothing, not even society’s judgments, can stop a girl from achieving her dreams.
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Age Isn't Just a Number: The Gendered Dynamics of Age-Gap Relationships
by Mya000
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 7 hours ago
...See more Age-gap relationships are often normalized and romanticized, but the reality is far from the fairytale society tries to sell us. These relationships don’t exist in a vacuum—they exist in a patriarchal system where older men hold more power, and younger women are socialized to accept less. The normalization of large age gaps isn’t just about personal preference, it’s about gendered power imbalances that put women at risk.   Statistical data highlights the commonality of this pattern. Globally, men are, on average, 4.2 years older than their female partners. In the United States, approximately 68% of married men are older than their wives.   This pattern is directly linked to the sexualization of female youth. Society conditions men to view younger women as more "desirable" while discouraging women from embracing their age and independence. Young women are taught to equate their worth with how attractive they are to older men, while men are encouraged to pursue younger women as a status symbol. This dynamic isn’t about love—it’s about power and control.   Research shows that relationships with significant age differences are more likely to involve control, coercion, and emotional abuse. The older partner—usually a man—has more life experience, financial stability, and social power, making it easier to manipulate and dominate the younger partner—usually a woman. This is an extension of how sexism operates in intimate relationships.   Women are told that dating older men is a sign of maturity, while men dating younger women are praised for their "charm." This double standard is rooted in male entitlement—a system that encourages men to seek women they can control while discouraging women from valuing their own autonomy and boundaries.   Studies show that age-gap relationships have worse long-term outcomes for women. Women in these relationships report higher rates of financial dependence and psychological distress compared to those with partners closer in age. This is not a coincidence—it’s a direct consequence of power imbalances that make it harder for women to assert themselves.   It’s time to challenge the normalization of predatory dynamics.  True love is built on equality, mutual respect, and shared life experience—not on a power imbalance that favors men at women’s expense.
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new here...lost on life, big relationship stuff, just everything
by bestMaple4303
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 2 days ago
...See more I am in my late 30s and I have no friends, I have mental health issues from years of deep trauma and I do see a psychologist but I just feel like I need to hear from a regular person who might relate but I have no one to talk to. I am married but my husband doesn't feel like a safe space. I have learned through the years that I just can't talk to him. We communicate very poorly and he takes everything I say as criticism and only seems to get defensive or shifts blame on me and doesn't really hear me, so I stopped talking as much. He also has anger issues, always has since he was a kid, so that is his first and usually his only reaction to any kind of "negative" issue. It feels so lonely. I think my husband sees me as a mom. I do everything for the house, cook, clean, laundry, pay the bills, take care of my teenager, make his dr appointments and work full time and he does what he's always done and rarely takes any of that off my shoulders. He thinks (he has said this) that by working and providing more money than I do that that should be all he has to do and that house chores etc. aren't his responsibility. Also taking my son to the doc or something is my job because I bring in less income so if I miss work it’s not as big of a deal. I am burnt the heck out. I feel there is resentment and there is definitely unresolved conflict and I really don't know if it will ever be addressed, even my therapist thinks he may not be someone who can be reasoned with. He would never do therapy with me he thinks therapists are "quacks". I just can't bring things like this up to him because he gets upset and I end up feeling like it's my fault for ever opening up. He tells me he struggles with me because I am not happy all the time like I once was and I don't smile much anymore.... but I feel this strain on me and I can't talk to him, so yes, I would agree that I am not as happy anymore. Sometimes I feel like I need to fake smiles so he is happy. He doesn't put in effort anymore; not like he did to get me. He has big hobbies that he spends most of his extra time doing. He will get home from work and eat what I cooked then go out to do his side work he enjoys and come home anywhere between 9 and 11 or 12. We are rarely intimate, definitely not outside the bedroom anymore and I noticed very recently I don't even want to. Honestly it scares me that I have that feeling. I used to all the time and I craved his affections, cuddling etc. but it just became less and less over time and I got tired of kind of asking for it so it just is this way now and no one does anything to change it. I am noticing I feel a disconnection. I honestly don't know how he feels all the time because he wont talk about emotions even when I set up a space for him to unload and ask him how he is doing. He seems very disconnected with his emotions and I am very connected to mine so it is tough. I think all the time he spends doing his work is a big distraction for him.  I don't know much of who I am and I am almost 40. I have no passions, my job is just a job I got one day and I am not happy in it but I live in a small town with very little options, also, I would love to move to be around more things or jobs but my husband wont because it would mean not living close to his parents...of which he has a very very close relationship with and they are always involved (he lived with them until his mid 30's and I was the reason he finally moved out)...all my family is very far but I have not been close to many of them since my parents were a big part of the trauma I experienced, my dad died years ago anyway. I also have ADHD and this has been tough, I found out a little over a year ago and it explains a lot about me but my husband is struggling to accept some of that still. I feel he thinks some of it is not real or is an excuse. He is the "just get over it" or "just don't think about it" type. It is hard to make friends, I am such an introvert. I had a bunch some years ago because I was a heavy drinker after losing my sons bio-father to suicide when we were 24 years old. It is easy to be surrounded by people when you are always drunk at a bar...I quit drinking about 6 years ago when I met my husband (he has never drank before) and now I have no one except my husband, my son and my sister who is 3 hours away.  I am learning through therapy I don't know how to set boundaries or really even know what healthy ones are. I don't know how to stop pleasing or put myself first and it is hurting me mentally, I don't feel like I know who I am or what I am here for. Sometimes things feel so empty and I feel like I am missing my spark. 
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depressed due to eyesight
by anjelinajames13
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I feel completely lost and depressed, and it seems like no one truly understands what I’m going through. I had weak eyesight for 13 years and wore glasses the whole time. Finally, after saving up 160,000 PKR, I got Femto LASIK surgery in June 2023. It was one of the happiest moments of my life—I was free from glasses and felt amazing. But now, in January 2025, my eyesight has started to weaken again. Since I’m a full-time blogger, I spend a lot of time in front of a screen, and my doctor told me that my eyeball has slightly enlarged because of it. That’s why my vision is getting worse again. Hearing this broke me. I don’t want to go back to wearing glasses or lenses—it feels like I’m reliving a nightmare. I live in Australia, and I asked my doctor if there was any way to fix this, but he told me there’s nothing that can be done. The body changes over time, and we can’t stop that. That answer crushed me. I was so happy after my surgery, finally free from glasses, and now, just a year and a half later, I’m back where I started. I don’t know what to do. The thought of my eyesight getting worse day by day scares me. I just don’t want to go back to that life.
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Corn should be illegal
by JuicyAcai111
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I’m in the happiest relationship of my life, but he’s addicted to watching corn… I don’t want to end things, & it’s not a severe addiction, it’s occasional relapses. So I’ve been researching for months on how to best support him. I bought us both books to read & work on our personal well being. But at the end of the day, my self esteem has been deeply damaged. 89% of men subscribed to OnlyFanz are married, I refuse for my husband to be in that statistic   Has anyone else here overcome this addiction in their marriage? Has anyone else left their marriage bc of this? (Btw no I will not get over it. I know not all men are addicted. Don’t normalize corn)
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Chances in May
by InsightfulPhoenix
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Tw: Healing/ Story telling by Poetry/ Personal Journey/ Reflective Poetry  This poem may hit home for those who had to disconnect from a person whether relative, past partner or even friend. This is the hidden parts that people choose not to recognize, and I hope you all enjoy without further or do.  Chances in May The way you circled around me was like a vulture in search for it's prey  I could hear you taunts effortless swirling in my brain to it's dismay  You always used to sting my finger as if you were a cactus in the desert on a warm sunny day  The hidden songs of love now suddenly gone without trace  My heartbeat stinging to the pain at it's own little pace  The way you howled through the wind had me dazed  I could swallow my breath and you still held no faze  I guess it was because of empty chances that fell in May by InsightfulPhoenix 
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Most inspiring woman you’ve ever known?
by virtualSolace44
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Who is/was the most inspiring woman you’ve ever known? How did you meet? What qualities does/did she embody? What was your relationship like? What is the best advice she’s given you? What was special about this woman? * Please don’t feel obligated to answer all of the questions- Maybe just the ones that stick out to you the most.
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Feeling uncomfortable in my skin
by PiecesOfWhoeverIWas
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more I didn’t know if I should put this here or the self-esteem forum. Something someone said has been bothering me that time isn’t seeming to help. A couple months ago, husband and I had just broken up. We were still around each other amicably, deciding how things would go moving forward. We still had feelings for each other, but in short had too many irreconcilable differences. I don’t want this to get too long talking about him, but for some background there were some mental/physical abuse and control issues.  During this time, in the middle of normal conversation, he decided to tell me that there were times he had trouble getting intimate with me because of my belly. I have had children, and in the beginning of our relationship he had told me that he knew that sort of thing was normal and he doesn’t prefer when women are too thin anyway, that he liked some weight. So I was comfortable for the most part with my looks and felt good about myself in that way. If I ever didn’t like something, I’d work toward fixing it. I’m not overweight at all. But I do have issues with a slightly distended stomach due to a couple health problems. There are lifestyle things I do that make it not as bad, but it will probably never be a flat stomach. He knew about these things. He wasn’t helpful in supporting me achieving those lifestyle changes. I don’t want to get into the specifics, but sometimes he’d push me past my limits or purposely do things I shouldn’t do, so I’d try to keep up with him. I’m trying to be more conscious of those things now. I’ve always struggled with depression for other reasons. He knew that. I don’t understand why he felt the need to tell me. He’d always say he’s “just sharing” and that I should want him to be honest, he thought I should know. I think he always hinted that I should exercise more, but my doctor told me I can’t do intense abs exercises like crunches because of one health condition. My husband never believed doctors opinions though. I don’t know why he thought this would be helpful to me. He ruined one part of my small self-esteem I didn’t worry about. What made it worse was he got irritated that it made me sad. He said that it was only sometimes and he was attracted to me most of the time, but I don’t know which was which and what was different. He tried to explain and said I was misunderstanding and being too sensitive. At the end he punished me by saying that he won’t share anything with me anymore. I had times where I thought he was getting too much belly eating too many desserts and things that he can control but won’t, but still it never affected my attraction to him, and I never said anything. It wasn’t that big of a deal to me, my attraction was more than just physical, and I feel like everyone goes through changes. I understand the need for honesty if it gets to the point where you’re concerned for someone’s health. I even think it’s ok to talk about things that affect attraction for one another if something gets really bad. I think it just hit me hard because I don’t have a lot of control over it, he didn’t exactly support when I wanted to do things better, and I think overall I still look really good and the same as when he met me. He friends and other people think I’m attractive. I hate looking in the mirror. I don’t like getting undressed or showing, being naked at all. I feel uncomfortable in my skin. I feel like I should think “well forget him”, especially since he was so mean about so many other things in our relationship. I don’t know why I can’t have that attitude. It’s like I’m letting him have one more form of control over me. But knowing that doesn’t help me feel better. Are all men so shallow and I’ve just been naive? I can’t think they are, but maybe because of where I live now it seems like they are. His friends seemed nice, but then they’d say or do things that would shock me. When I go out shopping, I wear a coat or baggy clothes now.
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Rough marriage, selfish inlaws
by AshMash123
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more After getting married, everything has rapidly fallen apart. The grooms side constantly mentions how much debt they're in from the wedding (we were unaware they couldnt afford anything) i feel like a burden living with my in laws. Nosy sister in law. 4 months into marriage his mother gets diagnosed with stage 4 skin cancer. Since i have a car and speak fluent English, i full on became her translator, chaperone, and caretaker. Gradually every single day was either appointments, treatment or trips to A&E at night. I found out i was pregnant in February last year, on Valentines day and still attended every single appointment along with my husband. Even during the risky treatments like her radiation and chemotherapy which could harm my unborn baby. The woman would never even close her mouth to cough or flush the toilet. I couldn't complain even if i felt like complete ***. I've been pressured to go to long distant places and all sorts while being heavily PREGNANT. And his father blatantly lied to my dad on the phone and said they didnt travel. The one time i didnt go, he told them i'm not going and i'll throw a tantrum after i mentioned privately that i felt dizzy and didnt feel safe driving. My husband was too much of a coward to ever even support me and say anything on my behalf. His sister and her kids would stay for weeks as the MIL was terminal and she lived farther away from her. My husbands whole mood would switch and he would jump to her every demand. One time i asked him for 2 weeks to help hand wash my clothes since the washing machine had broken. The minute she asked the one time, he leapt out of bed. It may not seem like a big deal but it broke my heart. At least he bought my ice cream right? Luckily i didnt suffer from many typical pregnancy symptoms and they all took full advantage of that. I still recieved backlash from the sister in law for not doing this or that. How much more can i do for a family that treat me like a stranger and never let me in on their family gossip/discussions? They were all waiting like predators for me to give birth so they can smother my baby with affection. MIL's condition worsens and she ends up passing away after a painful few weeks. She passed a day before my son was born and i know i shouldn't think this but i know for certain my son's birth was affected by all of this and that's why his centile suddenly dropped in my third semester and i had to be induced and then an emergency c section. I STILL *** WADDLED to her ward (same hospital) as she was given a few days while being induced on dilapan. I have been robbed of everything, i have no identity, i feel like a waste of space and a burden. MIL was the breadwinner as FIL was in and out of work practically every month, she then had financial help from the governemnt which they all lived off and now they want to live off the financial help i get from being on maternity leave and having a baby. Landlord wants his house back and we will be deemed homeless and my FIL still expects to live with us if we do ever get a house from the council. MIL is gone, why should i live with this man? SIL feeds him all sorts of *** about me now that MIL is gone and i feel uncomfortable around this man. NONE of them have ever respected my privacy and will walk in no matter what i'm doing in my room. FIL is a cheapskate who wants to sell all my wedding furniture now because we wont have a house and will be moved to temp accomodation. I had too much pride to ever accept any benefits but now i'm paying their rent since MIL passed. Today he mentioned using the money to pay his sons wedding debt. SURELY if they couldnt afford anything they should have informed my parents. Why should i feel burdened? I hate this culture and i hate how they are draining every aspect of my life.
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Grieving the Past…and Fearing the Future
by Ladyrocker17
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more In my early 20s, I thought that by 30, I’d be married with one or two kids. I’m currently 34 without a stable job and not even a boyfriend in sight. It doesn’t help that my mom (jokingly) pointed out that after 5 months, any pregnancy I have will be considered a “geriatric” pregnancy. In my defense, this is a different time. So many women choose not to have kids. Or they choose to have them later in life. Plus, there’s always adoption. But if I’m being honest, maybe I’m just not meant to become a parent, anyway. It’s hard enough to deal with life, anxiety, and depression as a single and childless person in this crazy world, anyway. I don’t know. Maybe I’m just grieving the life I thought I wanted…life before my *** relationships, emotional issues after college, the pandemic, etc. How do you find contentment as a single and childless woman in your 30s? I write, do diamond art, hang out with single friends, etc. But I’m still struggling…
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My brother is a misogynist and is violent. Im scared need advice now!
by unassumingOcean3070
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more Hello everyone, this is a throwaway account. As the title says, my brother is violent and misogynistic, and I don’t know what to do anymore. I need advice urgently. For some context, I’m 22F and live in the Netherlands, which I feel is one of the most feminist and equal countries in the world. Obviously, it’s not perfect, but we’re on the right track toward equality, and I think we just need more time. However, my 19M younger brother doesn’t seem to see things the same way. Our family is originally from Afghanistan, but my brother and I were born here in the Netherlands. Despite being raised here, he’s developed these extremely misogynistic views, and it’s honestly terrifying to deal with. When my brother was eight, our dad (who was very abusive) got deported. While he was awful to most of us, he was surprisingly kind to my brother. Toward the end of his time here, my dad did start changing for the better, but he was still physically abusive to everyone else. When my dad left, my brother took it really hard. He became lost, and he didn’t have a father figure anymore. Since then, it’s mostly been us—me, my mom, and my sisters—raising him. He has five older sisters (we’re all feminists), and we’ve always tried to guide him to be a kind, non-toxic man who supports equality. Our older brother (who’s 10 years older than my younger brother) wasn’t around much because he left for university, so it was mostly up to us women. But even from the start, he rejected everything we tried to teach him. When he was nine, he watched an MMA fight with a Russian Muslim fighter named Zabit. Immediately after the fight, he asked my mom to take him to the library, where he borrowed a ton of books on martial arts and MMA. I begged my mom not to let him read them because I felt like martial arts was just another way for men to exert power over others, but my mom let him. He read all the books within a week. His Obsession With Martial Arts After that, he begged my mom to let him join a nearby wrestling school that also taught sanda (a mix of judo and kickboxing). My sisters and I all protested, but my brother wouldn’t stop crying about it and kept insisting it would be a good outlet for him. My mom finally gave in, even though we were against it. The gym was run by a Russian Muslim coach who quickly became a father figure to my brother. The coach and his family are really religious, but they’re also extremely kind and have always treated my brother well. In fact, the coach even stepped in to attend my brother’s parent-teacher conferences because my mom (who doesn’t speak Dutch) couldn’t, and none of us had time. My brother also became best friends with the coach’s twin sons, who are his age. The three of them are inseparable and train together constantly. But as he spent more time with them, my brother’s views started to change—and not in a good way. By the time he was 16, he started calling himself a “stoic” and claimed he didn’t express negative emotions. He also became really vocal about being Muslim, even though the rest of us don’t practice anymore. One time, we passed by a feminist protest, and a woman asked him if he supported the cause. He flat-out said, “No, I’m a Muslim,” and kept walking. When I asked him about it later, he said, “I don’t force my views on anyone. Women can do whatever they want as long as it doesn’t hurt others. But I’m free to make my own choices too, and I choose to follow my faith.” He also has this weird stance on abortion—he says he’s against it because of his beliefs but wouldn’t try to change the law because he doesn’t want to control women. I find this so hypocritical because my mom was told to abort him due to health risks, and she refused. He constantly praises her for that decision, but it’s not an excuse to be against abortion rights for others. He doesn't force his views on other tho. He's quite and very intimidating guy. He's like 6.5 230 built like a lion. And we can never get through to this man. The Breaking Point. Recently, my friend joined my brother’s gym. He works there as an instructor along with the twins, and they’re all nationally ranked fighters. But during one class, my brother refused to wrestle a girl, saying it “goes against his beliefs” to touch or even look at unrelated women in that way. His coach supported him, which makes it worse. I don’t know what to do anymore. He’s so resistant to anything I or my sisters say, and because of his size and demeanor (he’s 6’5”, 230 pounds, and incredibly strong), it’s impossible to argue with him without feeling intimidated. My other brother has tried talking to him too, but he doesn’t think my younger brother’s views are that bad. He also has pretty privilege. He gets a way with a lot because he has this innocent smile sometimes. I’m scared of where this is heading, and I don’t know how to get through to him. Any advice would mean a lot. He doesn't hurt anyone or threatening to. But his views are not good right?
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Maybe
by InsightfulPhoenix
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more tw: poetry through story telling/ reflection/ healing journey  Maybe~ Maybe the skies aligned too perfectly and that is why you believed that you were too good for me  Maybe the waves in the sea crashed too intensely and that is why were relieved when everything ended like a swift sting from a bee Maybe the flow of the wind was too animus and that is why you felt each tear was clashing momentum of glee  Maybe the way the earth spun slowly against the grains of wheat is why felt the need to hide away from the world and flee  Maybe just maybe it was you and never me  by InsightfulPhoenix   

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Community Resources

Resources

Below are some essential resources related to women’s health, safety, and well-being:

International List of Sexual & Domestic Violence Agencies

Find a comprehensive list of agencies worldwide that provide support for sexual and domestic violence:

Guide Exclusively for Listeners on Sexual Abuse

For in-depth support and information on sexual abuse, explore this specialized guide:

Mental Health Resources

USA Crisis Helplines

Health and Wellness

  • Planned Parenthood: Offers a range of health services and resources for reproductive and sexual health.
  • Women’s Health.gov: Provides information on women’s health topics, including fitness, nutrition, and wellness.

Helpful Forum Posts

Explore these informative threads to gain insights and connect with others on important topics:

Feel free to explore these resources for support, information, and assistance. If you have additional resource suggestions or need further help, please contact the community leaders or moderators.