Feeling Judgey
Newsletter Issue #2.2
Housekeeping
This week’s episode spoke to a few of the stigmas that plagues mothers regardless of their journey. There are many more out there and I am well aware that I’m guilty of perpetuating some, either against myself or other women, and recognition of this is what has become the driving force behind this platform. Stigmas thrive in the dark and in our silence. Only when we uncover it and recognise it in ourselves can we truly affect change. Think about the times when you judged yourself or someone else based on your own narrative. Where did that narrative come from? Why do we believe it and succumb to it? Where is the compassion and grace? Each woman’s journey is unique to her and we shouldn’t judge it based on our experiences. How challenging is it to admit to the part you play in perpetuating some of these stigmas?
This week’s Episode…
We're all Guilty - the Judgement of Motherhood!
Welcome to a new episode of De-Stigma Dialogues y’all! I know it’s been a minute since the last episode and you know the saying, if you want God to laugh, plan… So here’s what happened, I finished the last episode, all excited and buoyed and started writing this one and it’s going swimmingly and so of course, I get sick. Now honestly, I probably get rea…
On Surrogacy…
Quite an interesting exploration on Surrogacy. Have a read and start a conversation…
A Must Read…
As I was putting the finishing touches on the latest episode I received this article which felt serendipitous! It completely ties into our discussion this week. Definitely worth the read and remember knowledge is power! Have a read and let’s chat…
Something to Watch…
This series is equally heartbreaking and enlightening. It speaks to the strength and the courage of these women to reclaim their identities after the tragedy that befell them. Keep tissues handy!
Not for the Faint of Heart…
I couldn’t but I do know that this series should be watched, if only to prevent what has the potential to become reality. Don’t watch alone! Trigger warning: can raise anxiety and distrust, although, we already live with it…
In Closing…
There are so many things that we are being conditioned to believe about ourselves in this society and none of them acknowledges our inherent power. These days, life is life-ing hard! Here’s a little ditty to strengthen your backbone some. Adjust those Crowns Ladies and play it LOUD!
