Sharing Our Stories Was Supposed to Dispel Our Shame — Longreads (Saturday Share)

February 29, 2020February 28, 2020 ~ meximinnesotana

Emily Gould reconsiders the likelihood of women’s first-person writing bringing about change.

via Sharing Our Stories Was Supposed to Dispel Our Shame — Longreads

This Saturday Share took my breath away. It’s a longer read, so settle in if you decide to go for it. Emily Gould explains so much, the somatic response that so many of us had to the last election, and the traumatic memories that still live in our bodies.

I sit here breathing and being grateful for my yoga practice, for the ability to let this emotion wash through me and to let go of it again and again.

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MexiMinnesotana is a clinical researcher by day; writer, reader, yogini, meditator, and social agitator in her free time. Married with two cats, and an abundance of good people in her life, she nevertheless would like to preserve her privacy for now. View all posts by meximinnesotana

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Becky Ross Michael says:

February 29, 2020 at 11:55 am

This type of writing may not change the minds of any men, but it could enlighten other women to help them face their own demons. Too late for me to pursue yoga; I’ll have to stick with the treadmill:)

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1. meximinnesotana says:
  
  February 29, 2020 at 5:18 pm
  
  Thanks for comment, Becky. It’s never too late for soma yoga! Very gentle practice that’s accessible. 😉
  
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