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BlueIris

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12. #5 is critical.

Reply to MadrasT (Original post)

Thu May 24, 2012, 08:43 PM

May 2012

Far too many, myself included, fear weakness. Vulnerability, including that which requires admitting personal wrongs, is scary in many ways. But we still need to do it when our facts or perceptions are inaccurate.

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Nerdy Feminist: How To Enter Feminist Discussions at the 101 Level [View all] MadrasT May 2012 OP

OMG... i say in my best valley girl... lol seabeyond May 2012 #1

silencing the voice of the oppressed.. boston bean May 2012 #2

I tried to pick out my "favorite point"... MadrasT May 2012 #3

My favorite is under #7. Hatchling May 2012 #4

yeah, that one hit home too... boston bean May 2012 #5

Thank you alynn May 2012 #6

that is so cool.... yea you, that you were able to do that. welcome to du seabeyond May 2012 #7

Hi there! MadrasT May 2012 #8

keep swinging by if you can. boston bean May 2012 #9

Thanks again alynn May 2012 #10

Hi! Thank you so much for writing this. redqueen May 2012 #11

Welcome! Hatchling May 2012 #14

#5 is critical. BlueIris May 2012 #12

reality, once not holding onto the perception of vulnerability, that very word disappears. seabeyond May 2012 #13