It’s impossible to comprehend the trauma and utter despair Britney Spears had to live with for 13 years. That anyone, let alone parents, would treat sIt’s impossible to comprehend the trauma and utter despair Britney Spears had to live with for 13 years. That anyone, let alone parents, would treat someone going through a breakdown as she was is unthinkable. I hope they all rot. May she be carefree and happy all the rest of her days. ...more
Equal parts terrifying, depressing, outrageous and educational. Phenomenal research and info. Wish everyone would read this. But it can be very overwhEqual parts terrifying, depressing, outrageous and educational. Phenomenal research and info. Wish everyone would read this. But it can be very overwhelming, especially those of us with daughters who need to live in this world. ...more
Meticulous, difficult, essential; three words I’d use to begin to describe this text. It will take some work to square up the repercussions of the infMeticulous, difficult, essential; three words I’d use to begin to describe this text. It will take some work to square up the repercussions of the information in the detailed documentation of the fall of GIDS, the UKs only gender specialist unit, with my continued and determined belief in Trans rights. I’m embarrassed to say I knew absolutely none of it prior to reading this and on finishing it I’m incredulous that I knew nothing.
Once again I am reminded that the truth resists simplicity. I believe this book brings the truth, but it is certainly not a simple black and white tale. ...more
What a powerful portrayal of the impacts of foster care on a child. Nobody knows how to deal with grief, trauma, rejection, anger- let alone a scared What a powerful portrayal of the impacts of foster care on a child. Nobody knows how to deal with grief, trauma, rejection, anger- let alone a scared 15 year old girl. This does a pitch perfect job of giving voice to Charlene, a grieving, overwhelmed big sister who has been separated from her younger sister, lost her mother and been placed in the foster care system.
It’s also a wonderful addition to the book world of craftivism. There is power in focusing on the smallness of yarn and knitting and creating.
I can understand why this made the shortlist for Carnegie 2023....more
Meghan is the best thing that could have happened for Harry. Well done, sir. Toxic families are difficult to extricate yourself from no matter the weaMeghan is the best thing that could have happened for Harry. Well done, sir. Toxic families are difficult to extricate yourself from no matter the wealth or fame or size. And this one is certainly that.
Definitely think this one should be listened to instead of read. Although it might take you a hot minute to stop thinking you’re listening to Gordon Ramsey! ...more
Absolutely essential reading. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE, can take away from this. I want every YouTube influencer, TikTok star, every person pushing aAbsolutely essential reading. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE, can take away from this. I want every YouTube influencer, TikTok star, every person pushing affiliate links online, I want CEOs of national brands to read it, I want teenage girls who spend their money at the mall and everyone who buys a new outfit ‘for special’ to read it.
The most powerful takeaway for me here is sustainability isn’t spending on expensive sustainable brands. True sustainability is simplicity. Using and buying less. I don’t know why I needed that reminder, but I did. And I heard it. And I hope you all pick this up and feel empowered to make 2023 the year we flip the bird at national chains preying on your need for stuff, at the algorithms advertising the next item of clothing you need, at that flash sale email in your inbox. ...more
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