The New York Times published a piece asking if women ruined the workplace. In a time when misogyny, sexism, racism, and discrimination are running rampant because men have been in charge, that question is more than insulting—it’s delusional. The workplace was already broken long before women had the chance to step into it. Men built […]
She purchased it off of Amazon, in hopes he would finally “get” it, see she was drowning and step up. The Fair Play Deck is sold as a game, but it’s really meant to hit men over the head and drive home the point they don’t even do half of the emotional, physical and mental […]
For years, I saw my gender as a weakness. Working in manufacturing and medical devices industries dominated by men with egos the size of Texas—I did everything I could to blend in. I ignored or laughed at inappropriate jokes, went to the strip club (that’s a story I’ll tell over iced red wine), and pretended […]
The holidays, am I right? What a shitshow. I like to give so much I have nothing left, then I’m resentful and bitter. Good times. I should point out it isn’t just the holidays. We, women, do this 24/7. Women often bear the emotional, physical, and mental burden of holidays, birthdays, vacations, anniversaries, and home […]
I just got back from a relaxing vacation with my girlfriends, we spent our days laying on the beach, sipping cocktails and reading. Instead of fully enjoying my vacation, I allowed negative thoughts and self-doubt to creep in the entire time. These are thoughts I am uncomfortable sharing, because it leaves me vulnerable (and I […]
Why, as women, do we feel the need to be liked by everyone? Why are our feelings hurt when we aren’t included? Is high school still haunting us? I won’t get into how society or our upbringings can play a role in our need to be accepted or loved. I will say this, knock it […]
As women we are programmed to be apologetic. “Sorry i’m late.” “Sorry this seat is taken.” “Sorry to bother you.” “Sorry to interrupt.” Can we just knock it off already? Manners are one thing, but apologizing for no reason can actually hurt you. What kind of message are you sending? It sure as hell isn’t […]
