As of today, I've decided to completely and permanently halt my alcohol consumption ( Read more... )

 Trigger warning for rape, victim blaming, and sexual assault

This morning in my town, a woman was raped while walking from her home with her dog to another house.
This story just hit the news, and already my facebook feed is filling up with people posting the above article, accompanied with an announcement along the lines of "Be safe, ladies!" or " ( Read more... )

 Anyone how knows me knows that I am a staunch advocate for equality and anti-discrimination. Part of this extends to a rather controversial and frequently misunderstood type of advocacy: Fat Acceptance and Health at Every Size. When I tell people that I am this brand of advocate, or they discover through talking to me and my opinions become clear ( Read more... )