Lauren, I'm more than happy to subscribe here so I can read your words without having to wade through the Perpetual Misery Machine. You're one of my faves, and I for one would be THRILLED to hear your thoughts on Taylor's documentary. (I enjoyed it and was glad to see the beginnings of her desire to own her political voice -- hm, that sounds familiar -- but wish it had gone deeper.)
Thank you for your endorsement of Biden! Beating Trump is priority number 1.
That being said, I must express my discomfort with personally endorsing Biden.
As a survivor of sexual assault I am troubled by the credible (by journalistic standards) allegations against Biden. And yes, I understand who he is running against.
I would feel more comfortable endorsing Biden if he actually addressed the allegations. Truthfully I don't know what would be a satisfying answer but the way he is wielding the privilege of his position is all too familiar. I am disturbed by his silence and although I trust your good intentions I am also upset that your written endorsement failed to wrestle with this hard topic.
Isn't the silence a form of gaslighting? Doesn't silence benefit the oppressors over the victims?
I hope we can affirm one another by saying we believe if even in the same breath we say we believe Donald Trump's accusers.
How can we in-fuck the media?! They keep using bullshit language and not calling out lies. They keep letting politicians off the hook. I follow a robust inventory of news outlets and see it on all of them to some degree.
Shouldn’t this be where our voices could make the most impact? Why are we calling in Politicians to act when we KNOW they are beholden to the dollar. Is this the same sad sorry state for the outlets we get our information from too? Is it really free press?
I'm really pleased that this is a thing - your voice is so important, I'm so happy to see a community gathering around it, and I feel grateful to play even a small part as a reader.
Love the content, am definitely in for a Taylor Documentary Final Thoughts!
I don't know if this would be in the realm of possibility for inclusion, but I'd be keen to see/highlighted the smaller local community based things that can be done.
I don't know about you, but I could name way more Federal officials than virtually any State politician, and I feel empowering local communities will help with whatever is coming next.
Not sure what or how that would look, but a suggestion to add to the mix, the pancake packet mix - who's hungry for breakfast food?
Your early political essays in teen vogue were points of reality in a cloud of gaslight. They helped. Your mentions of perfectionism and the need to love yourself / have compassion for yourself are very like the things I've recently understood through recent therapy. Thank you.
I just read your coming out article for the first time. I have never read something that spoke to me more! For the first time i can admit to myself that i am also queer, and i am no longer going to live not accepting that :) so thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am so looking forward to continuing to read your inspiring words here
Hi Lauren, I have PTSD and I have never read someone describe the feelings you just did about dreams and being stuck in them. I have felt that way for a long time but no one has ever described that. Thank you.
Lauren, I'm more than happy to subscribe here so I can read your words without having to wade through the Perpetual Misery Machine. You're one of my faves, and I for one would be THRILLED to hear your thoughts on Taylor's documentary. (I enjoyed it and was glad to see the beginnings of her desire to own her political voice -- hm, that sounds familiar -- but wish it had gone deeper.)
Lauren,
Thank you for your endorsement of Biden! Beating Trump is priority number 1.
That being said, I must express my discomfort with personally endorsing Biden.
As a survivor of sexual assault I am troubled by the credible (by journalistic standards) allegations against Biden. And yes, I understand who he is running against.
I would feel more comfortable endorsing Biden if he actually addressed the allegations. Truthfully I don't know what would be a satisfying answer but the way he is wielding the privilege of his position is all too familiar. I am disturbed by his silence and although I trust your good intentions I am also upset that your written endorsement failed to wrestle with this hard topic.
Isn't the silence a form of gaslighting? Doesn't silence benefit the oppressors over the victims?
I hope we can affirm one another by saying we believe if even in the same breath we say we believe Donald Trump's accusers.
Your fan,
Anonymous
Lauren
How can we in-fuck the media?! They keep using bullshit language and not calling out lies. They keep letting politicians off the hook. I follow a robust inventory of news outlets and see it on all of them to some degree.
Shouldn’t this be where our voices could make the most impact? Why are we calling in Politicians to act when we KNOW they are beholden to the dollar. Is this the same sad sorry state for the outlets we get our information from too? Is it really free press?
Help!
I'm really pleased that this is a thing - your voice is so important, I'm so happy to see a community gathering around it, and I feel grateful to play even a small part as a reader.
Hey Lauren, long time reader, first time writer.
Love the content, am definitely in for a Taylor Documentary Final Thoughts!
I don't know if this would be in the realm of possibility for inclusion, but I'd be keen to see/highlighted the smaller local community based things that can be done.
I don't know about you, but I could name way more Federal officials than virtually any State politician, and I feel empowering local communities will help with whatever is coming next.
Not sure what or how that would look, but a suggestion to add to the mix, the pancake packet mix - who's hungry for breakfast food?
Your early political essays in teen vogue were points of reality in a cloud of gaslight. They helped. Your mentions of perfectionism and the need to love yourself / have compassion for yourself are very like the things I've recently understood through recent therapy. Thank you.
Keep writing, I'll keep reading. 🙂
Thank you! Love your writing.
I just read your coming out article for the first time. I have never read something that spoke to me more! For the first time i can admit to myself that i am also queer, and i am no longer going to live not accepting that :) so thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am so looking forward to continuing to read your inspiring words here
Hi Lauren, I have PTSD and I have never read someone describe the feelings you just did about dreams and being stuck in them. I have felt that way for a long time but no one has ever described that. Thank you.