Musings on Monogamy and Marriage
“Biologically, we are not prepared for monogamy, whereas our culture tells us that Monogamy is something we should do.” ~Dr David P Barash, co-author, The Myth Of Monogamy, in Why Knot: Breaking The...
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“I think part of the reason we have trouble drawing the line “it’s not okay to force someone into sexual activity” is that in many ways, forcing people to do things is part of our culture in general....
View ArticleRadical Relationships and the Evolution of Identity
Three years ago I set out on a journey to explore my identity- I wanted to know who I was and what was going to work for me in relationships. I committed myself to a two year period of being Singleish,...
View ArticlePolyamory, Trauma, and Unmet Needs: Facing the Hydra
Trauma The result of experiences that overwhelm a person’s ability to cope. I want to share something very personal with you- and I’m scared. I’m nervous that people may read this and project...
View ArticleTolerating Trauma
I am tolerating my trauma. As I sit down to write, anticipating the next session of the Good Girl Recovery Program, and reflecting on how my life has changed since I first took it three years ago, I...
View ArticleSolo, Polyamorous, and Seeking Healthy Community
One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again. Abraham Maslow We all have a need for consistency and...
View ArticleTogether Independently
“How do you explain to people that it is not true that you have a fiercely guarded heart? That it just feels like you have not had the space that felt safe enough to fully share it? To really let...
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