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Nicole's avatar

I love this. I’m not in either category but my god do we need to normalize talking about these kinds of situations and decisions that have been deemed NSFPC (not safe for public consumption. I just made it up 🤷🏽‍♀️) Postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis. The recalibration any relationship goes through after having children or bringing children into the family, even if it was strong and healthy before. Losing a pet who was truly your best friend and companion and grieving them. Deciding whether or not to cut off communication with a family member or friend. Admittedly those are all examples from my life, but there are many more. Culture Study is one of the only places that I’ve found that constantly broaches these topics and opens space for thoughtful reflection and discussion. Thank you AHP for creating this space!

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"sometimes, when the foundation itself is crumbling, and the beams are collapsing, and you’re keeping the entire structure in tact yourself — you need someone to tell you it doesn’t have to be this way." I want to echo these words of wisdom. I was visiting a friend in the US one summer and going through my lengthy list of complaints about my marriage when she suddenly interrupted me. "If it's that bad, why don't you leave?" Because it had never occurred to me. Because I thought I had to stay with my husband forever. Because, because, because. Thank goodness my friend asked that question. That question led, eventually, to a much better life.

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