Category: The Patriarchy
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Dark Humour or Antisocial?
I’ve been trying to go through over ten years of mental health paperwork for the past few years. Every time I read a bit, I end up piling it all back up and shoving it away. I don’t like reading about that version of me from age 27 to 37. Who even was she? Mentally…
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Sociopath: The Pathologisation of Women Under Patriarchy
I feel like I keep saying the same thing, but I’m not sure people truly understand why the patriarchy pathologise individuals. As many of you know, I’ve been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder. In other words, I’ve been labeled a sociopath with a mood disorder on top. However, I challenge this diagnosis…
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Politely F**k Off!
I think I’m too wild for this world of hypocrisy. I have strong opinions, and a lot of people don’t like that. Last night at the pub, a guy overheard my conversation and decided to tell me that I should be grateful to a certain person because of what he did for “those girls”. That…
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The Patriarchy Called Me a Sociopath, So I Raised Three Thriving Kids to Spite Them
Well, well, it seems my blog has taken a rather serious turn lately. That’s the thing about being neurodivergent (yes, bipolar is part of that club, thank you very much) when we feel, we feel. Deeply. Passionately. Unapologetically. And we’ve got a strong sense of justice to match. But oh, wait according to the ever-so-enlightened…
Bipolar Mum Journey 