The incredible shrinking woman cheats herself, and others by taking up less space in the world. Practiced at speaking too quickly, or not at all, mumbling, apologizing, even whispering. Playing it safe, because she is embarrassed to stand out, or ask for too … Continue reading
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From the time of Eve and Adam a woman has been portrayed as a whiny temptress, who traps and destroys the fabric of society, through her desires. Ergo, no woman should have desires so all of humanity is “safe”, which then … Continue reading
“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us walk together…” Lilla Watson Australian Aborigine Reading these words touches a deep … Continue reading
Father’s Day sneaks up. This year I have no dad to call and wish a Happy Father’s day. June was always my dad’s month. Both to celebrate his birthday and the official dad day. It feels so odd not to … Continue reading
This week Polite Power TV is all about love. Self-love. How much do you love you? Can you indulge yourself? Do you have a question or a thought you want to share? I would love to hear it. Passion … Continue reading
A woman’s value is in her voice. What we say or don’t say is what makes us. Silence maybe golden but it can also be poison. Not saying what you think can pollute in ways we often don”t recognize until … Continue reading
Do you ever go to a party or event and it feels like there is this one annoying person who seems to be following you around? You sit down and they are next to you, burting to spout their opinion … Continue reading
As a Polite woman the expression raise your voice used to make me think about shouting. Don’t raise your voice to me. Wasn’t that the cry of the adults? The tool that shut us up, shut us down, boxed … Continue reading
