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by Lisa Martens. Feminist, mixed, opinionated. The kinds of stories that make people on my friends list wonder if I’m deranged.
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You’re A Scary Loving Man.
You’re A Scary Loving Man.
Inspired by the Huberman accusations and my own experiences.
Lisa Martens
Mar 30
You Think Your Mania Is A Gift From God.
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Why do passport bros think American women don’t have the same options?
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“You Can Do What You Want In Life, But It’s Going To Be Impossibly Hard”
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You’re not allowed to just want his body.
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When turning your pain into money…
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Are you going to be the angel woman?
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I’m not going to have kids just because Bill Gates doesn’t want me to.
I’m not going to have kids just because Bill Gates doesn’t want me to.
Childfree women have to hear a lot of BS…hell, even women with kids who support choice have to hear a lot of BS.
Lisa Martens
Apr 7
“The men are going to look anyway.”
“The men are going to look anyway.”
Photo by Olivia Bauso on Unsplash
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Apr 6
There’s No Proof Of What They Did To You.
There’s No Proof Of What They Did To You.
On self-validation and moving on.
Lisa Martens
Mar 24
This Mother And Daughter Will Never Get Along.
This Mother And Daughter Will Never Get Along.
Photo by guille pozzi on Unsplash
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Mar 22
Is It Wrong To Fall Out Of Love With Him?
Is It Wrong To Fall Out Of Love With Him?
Does it mean I never loved him?
Lisa Martens
Mar 21
Are Americans Entitled To Untouched Foreign Lands?
Are Americans Entitled To Untouched Foreign Lands?
A story of a Jaco Starbucks.
Lisa Martens
Mar 17
His Personality Is Hating What Women Like.
His Personality Is Hating What Women Like.
The modern troll.
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Mar 14
You’re allowed to be creative.
You’re allowed to be creative.
Photo by Dragos Gontariu on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Mar 12
A male humanoid robot touched a reporter’s rear end. What does this mean for sexual harassment?
A male humanoid robot touched a reporter’s rear end. What does this mean for sexual harassment?
Photo by DIEGO SÁNCHEZ on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Mar 11
Ariana Grande’s Imagination Is Better Than Any Man.
Ariana Grande’s Imagination Is Better Than Any Man.
Something I hope she knows.
Lisa Martens
Mar 11
Be happy for me.
Be happy for me.
Photo by Rosie Kerr on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Mar 9
The secret part of me that wants kids.
The secret part of me that wants kids.
Photo by Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition on Unsplash
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Mar 5
Layoffs Make Us Cold and Inhuman.
Layoffs Make Us Cold and Inhuman.
Photo by James Yarema on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Mar 4
Do Mentally Ill People Get To Abuse You?
Do Mentally Ill People Get To Abuse You?
Many of us have seen or heard of the Reesa Teesa series “Who TF Did I Marry” at this point. In a recent follow up, Reesa Teesa says she…
Lisa Martens
Feb 28
But he’s a good guy.
But he’s a good guy.
Photo by Volkan Olmez on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Feb 25
Why Do We Need Abuse Stories Like “Who TF Did I Marry?”
Why Do We Need Abuse Stories Like “Who TF Did I Marry?”
If you aren’t chronically online, you may not have heard of Reesa Teesa’s now-viral series, “Who TF Did I Marry?”
Lisa Martens
Feb 23
How do I get my body to like my brain?
How do I get my body to like my brain?
Photo by Ashley Batz on Unsplash
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Feb 18
Capitalists and Sexists Ignore Intrinsic Motivation For Their Bad Arguments.
Capitalists and Sexists Ignore Intrinsic Motivation For Their Bad Arguments.
Photo by Tegan Mierle on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Feb 10
So who is ready for racism in space?
So who is ready for racism in space?
Or just dying on earth while Elon is king of the moon, idk.
Lisa Martens
Feb 9
He was just looking for love.
He was just looking for love.
Why can’t you cut him a break? He’s lonely. He’s sad. He was just looking for love.
Lisa Martens
Feb 8
When I Travel And Someone Thinks I’m Staff.
When I Travel And Someone Thinks I’m Staff.
I’ve developed some set replies over the years I’d like to share.
Lisa Martens
Feb 7
Welcome To Your Robot Partner! Please Register For Your Robot Kindness Score.
Welcome To Your Robot Partner! Please Register For Your Robot Kindness Score.
Photo by Aiony Haust on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Feb 5
Yes, I’m jealous of abusive men.
Yes, I’m jealous of abusive men.
Photo by Tolga Ulkan on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Feb 5
After Nearly 100,000 Views, No Man Could Answer This Question.
After Nearly 100,000 Views, No Man Could Answer This Question.
Photo by Ekaterina Shakharova on Unsplash
Lisa Martens
Feb 4
I’m glad I left tech five years ago.
I’m glad I left tech five years ago.
There are moments when you make a decision on where you want your life to go. You don’t always know when you’re making such a decision, and…
Lisa Martens
Jan 31
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