“I was the moon, wanting to show myself only when the world was black.”— Andrea O’Brien, from Mothers & Daughters: “Consecration,” c. April 2017
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i’ll wait for you but i can’t wait forever
In All About Love bell hooks makes a distinction between cathexis, a strong feeling of emotional bond, and love, which requires mutual growth. And I think it’s really important to distinguish between the two in your relationships. Does your partner help you to evolve and heal or are you just hooked on oxytocin?
This is why misogynists and abusers don’t and can’t love women. Because no matter how strongly they may feel connected to their victims, misogyny and abuse stunt growth and absolutely preclude real love.
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Deep down I think every woman knows our quality of life is improved by avoiding men
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