“Inherent in Your Silence is Acceptance” ~LMB The underlying message of silence, like it or not, is acceptance. This is particularly true for hurtful offenses. In fact, the bigger the offense—responded to by silence—the louder a message of acceptance is being conveyed. This is an often unspoken truth in courtrooms, offices and even homes. • […]
The Costs of Toxic Masculinity
For countless decades our culture has been selling our boys and men a bill of goods about what it means to be a “man:” • Be strong! • Don’t be a cry-baby! • “Man-up” and stop being a wuss! • Don’t be a girl and show your emotions—toughen up! • Don’t take sh*t from anyone. […]
An Open Letter to Donald Trump
Dear Mr. Trump, You don’t know me, but I know you. Even though you and I have never met in person, I know you. Most women “know” you. They know what it’s like to be groped by you on a subway, in a hallway, at a bar, or even in your own home with your […]