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A long‑time reader writes that after her divorce she expected feminist‑leaning women to provide lasting support, but instead encountered abandonment and betrayal similar to her experiences with men. She recounts a canceled girls’ vacation, a mother who vanished during the legal process, and feminist circles that withdrew when she needed help. The letter questions whether the pain stems from patriarchy or from universal human selfishness. Ultimately, she expresses disillusionment, feeling that women can be just as harmful as men despite shared ideology.
The article outlines practical tactics for establishing boundaries with various types of abusers, from family members to workplace bullies. It emphasizes recognizing the abuser’s motive—extracting power or resources—and refusing to yield that power. Strategies include documenting incidents, refusing to act...
A reader asks for scripts to tell a mother‑in‑law they will remain child‑free by choice. The advice emphasizes that the partner, not the daughter‑in‑law, must set firm boundaries and communicate the decision directly. It recommends clear, non‑negotiable statements and limiting...
The post asks whether a spouse with severe, untreated ADHD deserves special accommodations or if his condition can be used to avoid household responsibilities. It highlights the tension between genuine neuro‑developmental challenges and the risk of weaponizing the diagnosis to...
In this episode of Liberating Motherhood, host Zonva Lines talks with classical scholar and translator Sarah Ruden about her new book, *Reproductive Wrongs: A Short History of Bad Ideas About Women*. Ruden traces how patriarchal myths about women’s bodies—from ancient...
