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WANTED: Images of Empowered Mothers (No Pregnant Torsos Please)

WANTED: Images of Empowered Mothers (No Pregnant Torsos Please)

by July TRS | Feb 9, 2023 | empowerment, Feminism, Motherhood

When the feminist scholar and professor Andrea O’Reilly was looking for an artist to create the cover for the book, “Mother Outlaws: Theory and Practice of Empowered Mothering,” the majority of the images she received were of pregnant women’s torsos. Though...
The Missing Link In Your Self Care Routine

The Missing Link In Your Self Care Routine

by July TRS | Feb 7, 2023 | autoimmune, empowerment, Feminism, health, Marriage, Motherhood, psychology, relationship

Mothers, if you are married or partnered, I know a form of self care that will give you more energy back than you expend doing it.  Want to know what it is? Take care of your relationship. I know.  You’re already taking care of a TON of things.  I know...
The Downside of Empathic Mothering

The Downside of Empathic Mothering

by July TRS | Feb 6, 2023 | empathy, Marriage, Motherhood, nurturing, Parenting, psychology

Empathy as a mother is a crucial skill. Our children depend on our ability to sense and feel them deeply, and to use that information to keep creating balance, harmony, and well being in our fluctuating family systems. Being empathic is an asset as a human being,...
Next Up in the “Motherhood Lies” Posts: I Have No Space

Next Up in the “Motherhood Lies” Posts: I Have No Space

by July TRS | Feb 6, 2023 | Motherhood, psychology

I’m deconstructing another lie I tell myself when I feel overwhelmed with the amount of responsibilities and roles I have taken on in my life: I have no space. Now you see, a part of me really thinks this is TRUE. Seriously, I walk around with kids clinging to my...