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Published: February 17, 2019

When Forgiveness is Abused

Forgiveness can be a holy and healing act. But what happens when forgiveness is misunderstood, or worse, abused? In this post, I explain what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and the problem with weaponizing it. | Belle Brita #religion #christianity

Welcome to the eleventh day of the 2019 Love Blog Challenge! Today’s prompt is Forgiveness. Check out the announcement post for all the prompts and rules this month. You can still join the link-up for yesterday’s topic, Compromise.  Earlier this month I wrote a post on boundaries. I shared a few personal–but vague–stories of relatives who have violated… [Read More]

Leave a CommentFiled Under: FaithTagged With: personal growth, religion, sexism

Published: February 11, 2019

What My Marriage Taught Me About Boundaries

I remember the first time I fiercely defended my husband. It was a light bulb moment for me. I would never tolerate rudeness or cruelty towards him, so why was I accepting it towards myself? My marriage taught me a lot about setting boundaries, especially with family. This is what I've learned. | Belle Brita #relationships #family

Welcome to the seventh day of the 2019 Love Blog Challenge! Today’s prompt is Boundaries. Check out the announcement post for all the prompts and rules this month. You can still join the link-up for Friday’s topic, Vulnerability. There’s a reason I keep bringing Boundaries back as a prompt for the Love Blog Challenge. It’s a popular… [Read More]

Leave a CommentFiled Under: Self-CareTagged With: Love Blog Challenge 2019, personal growth, sexism

Published: February 14, 2018

How to Set Boundaries Online // Strategies for Blogging and Social Media

Setting boundaries online protects your time, your energy, and your emotional well-being. Learn how to set boundaries online before you respond to another meme or deal with another troll. | Belle Brita

Welcome to the ninth day of the 2018 Love Blog Challenge! Today’s prompt is Boundaries. Check out the announcement post for all the prompts and rules this month. You can still join the link-up for yesterday’s topic, Balance. For this topic last year, I explained how I set boundaries as a blogger to protect both myself and the… [Read More]

Leave a CommentFiled Under: BloggingTagged With: #LoveBlog, Love Blog Challenge 2018, sexism

Published: October 17, 2017

#MeToo: My Story of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault

Women's voices are joining together with two simple words: me too. We are sharing our stories of sexual harassment, sexual assault, attempted rape, and rape. This is my story. | Belle Brita #metoo #feminism

I was 12 the first time. I was in the kitchen with two boys from school, both in my grade, although neither in my class. I was getting a drink when I heard them walk in. I turned around and said hello. One of them leaned over and poked my breast, my beautiful, budding, barely… [Read More]

8 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: sexism

Published: September 29, 2017

How Mike Pence’s Boundaries Hold Women Back Professionally

When you exclude women from one-on-one meetings or mentoring opportunities, you limit her career and maintain the old boys' club. | Belle Brita #genderequality #boundaries

“Seriously what’s the appropriate reason for a married person to go out for a meal alone with a member of the other sex (outside of family)?” Back in March, conservative Christian Matt Walsh asked this question on Twitter. Friendship? Discussing doing business together? On the same business trip? Enjoying each other's company? A common interest?… [Read More]

12 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: politics, sexism

Published: April 24, 2017

13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 3)

In 13 Reasons Why, Bryce doesn't seem like a stereotypical rapist. And yet he is. | Belle Brita

This is Part 3 in a short series exploring sexist attitudes in the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why. If you haven’t already, read Parts 1 and 2 first. Related: 13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 1) If you have not already seen 13 Reasons Why or read the novel, this post contains heavy… [Read More]

12 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: 13 Reasons Why, advocacy, sexism

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Forgiveness can be a holy and healing act. But what happens when forgiveness is misunderstood, or worse, abused? In this post, I explain what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and the problem with weaponizing it. | Belle Brita #religion #christianity

When Forgiveness is Abused

Welcome to the eleventh day of the 2019 Love Blog Challenge! Today’s prompt is Forgiveness. Check … [Read More...]

There's more than one way to find compromise in marriage. You and your spouse should think outside the box to find a win-win solution! | Belle Brita #marriagetips #compromise

Compromise in Marriage: Finding the Win-Win

Welcome to the tenth day of the 2019 Love Blog Challenge! Today’s prompt is Compromise. Check out … [Read More...]

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