Category: Intersectionality

What if Our Cycle is an Advantage Rather than a Liability?

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

As a thirteen year old girl in the eighth grade I was taught that my period was something unfortunate I had to deal with. It was a miserable curse bestowed upon me once I was old enough to get pregnant – a shameful experience. I was taught to keep quiet about it because it would… Continue reading What if Our Cycle is an Advantage Rather than a Liability?

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Monthly Resource Collection: September 2020

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

This month I found myself listening to music (the new Katy Perry album Smile, and the In the Heights soundtrack) and true crime podcasts (see: Weird on the Rocks and My Favorite Murder) during my morning workouts and makeup sessions. I don’t believe this was an attempt to distract myself from our current reality, but… Continue reading Monthly Resource Collection: September 2020

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Guest Feature: Soni López-Chávez @soni_artist

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

Today’s guest is Soni Lopez-Chavez or @soni_artist, a creative that I discovered on Instagram. I have become obsessed with her artwork and inspiring social media posts, which speak to me on a deep level as a Mexican American woman. With her permission, I am sharing a bit about her (directly from her website), and will… Continue reading Guest Feature: Soni López-Chávez @soni_artist