Susan – Persephone Magazine

Susan wrote a new post, Crimea River: What the Hell is Happening in Ukraine? 9 years, 6 months ago

Over the weekend, Russia essentially declared war on Ukraine, authorizing military force in Crimea and sending troops to occupy the area. As I write this, there are rumors that they will strike overnight, or […]

Susan commented on the post, Maybe This Time 10 years, 2 months ago

Thank you, so much, for sharing this.

Susan commented on the post, So You Are Considering International Adoption: What You Should Know 10 years, 4 months ago

Thanks for this.

Susan commented on the post, The Problem is Us 10 years, 6 months ago

It’s a tricky line we have to walk with our kids – we have to teach them well but we also have to know that those other messages are out there and unless we are aware and proactive, those messages will get to them first.

Susan commented on the post, The Problem is Us 10 years, 6 months ago

Yay! I’m dipping my toes back in. It’s been a long, long, long several months.

Susan wrote a new post, The Problem is Us 10 years, 6 months ago

“I expect something like this from Fox News, but CNN?” – Facebook commenter on my feed.

[Trigger warning for discussion of rape.]!–more–

This articleÂ has been all over the place in my news feed, with an […]

Susan commented on the post, The Steubenville Verdict: Rape Culture? What Rape Culture? 10 years, 6 months ago

You know what happens when one girl doesn’t “put herself in danger”? That just leaves the rapist to go rape somebody else. There will ALWAYS be somebody vulnerable. Telling victims to change their behavior does […]

Susan commented on the post, I’m Not There, But I Can See It From Here 10 years, 9 months ago

Thanks for that. Reading it now.

Susan commented on the post, I’m Not There, But I Can See It From Here 10 years, 9 months ago

I hope so.

Susan commented on the post, I’m Not There, But I Can See It From Here 10 years, 9 months ago

Me neither.

Susan commented on the post, I’m Not There, But I Can See It From Here 10 years, 9 months ago

I do wonder what it was like for other people in town – what it looked like from the outside. I know he got in trouble at school, but probably not more than a lot of other kids? And then when he “moved away” he […]

Susan wrote a new post, I’m Not There, But I Can See It From Here 10 years, 9 months ago

“Thank God there weren’t school shootings when we were growing up,” my sister said. I knew what she meant.

Tommy.!–more–

I cannot claim to be Adam Lanza’s mother, or his sister, or anybody who knows […]

Susan wrote a new post, Best of P-Mag: Call for Justice for Oksana Makar 10 years, 11 months ago

We cover a lot of ground here at P-Mag. We love our pop culture, our cooking, and sex, but we also cover world news, feminism, and politics.Â I am especially proud of Susan’s coverage of the Oksana Makar story, […]

Susan wrote a new post, Best of P-Mag: What I Gained When I Lost Weight, And What I Lost 10 years, 11 months ago

One of my favorite things about Persephone is our dedication to body acceptance and Health at Every Size. I personally have benefited a great deal from these discussions, and I know I’m not the only one. There are […]

Susan wrote a new post, Best of P-Mag: I am Pro-Life and I Vote… Pro-Choice 10 years, 11 months ago

With all of the Takedowns and Dr. Laura posts, it was hard to make my selections for Best of P-Mag not become the Best of Susan. But this post is one of my favorite things that she’s written. It’s a really […]

Susan commented on the post, Takedown: Mary Had a Little Lamb of God 11 years ago

Mostly Facebook. Â Sometimes I have to solicit it from other people, or go searching. Â Not this one, though.

Susan commented on the post, Is Ms. vs. Miss vs. Mrs. Still an Issue? 11 years ago

This right here is my number one reason that I’m glad I got a Ph.D. Â I’m not even kidding.

Susan commented on the post, Takedown: Thank you, Ann Romney 11 years ago

I love you.

Susan commented on the post, Takedown: Thank you, Ann Romney 11 years ago

Yes. Â Tin ears.

Susan commented on the post, Takedown: Thank you, Ann Romney 11 years ago

I think the fact that people say “look! Â A woman! Â A republican! Â Woman! Â Now aren’t you happy, women of the world?” Â kind of says it all.

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