Foregoing the pillow
We’re screaming out loud now
I’m about ready to scream. How are you doing?
The last few years have been super frustrating being a woman. I think they’ve been so frustrating because of our pushback, though, because we’ve found a new sense of gusto, more reason to fight back. It’s tiring work but it’s necessary.
Yes, the news of Roe being overturned was gutting. I don’t even live in the country it affects. But it makes me angry just the same. My anger stabilized, however, when I saw how many women and allies started screaming at the top of their lungs in anger, frustration, terror and hurt after the decision was made. Hearing you all scream gave me a bit of hope.
It’s been two years and many of our vocal chords are shattered, but we sip our healing tea and keep on fighting. Women are incredible. They are my muse. My inspiration. They are why I am here.
This newsletter is for and about women, the issues they have faced and continue to face. It’s a place for critique of systems that are no longer effective, that are tearing down more than they are building up. It’s a space where women can be loud about the things that make us angry, frustrated, or confused. It’s a place for support, to hear your voice reflected back to you, and to keep you curiously asking more questions.
What you can expect
This newsletter will be filled with criticism and essays on culture, and social and women’s issues.
Two shorter pieces will be available for everyone’s consumption every week. Paid subscribers will get an extra long essay on Sunday mornings. And on Sunday evenings I will share a list of the best things I consumed all week, be it articles, podcasts, social media posts, newsletters, so that we can all remain informed and support the work of other artists and women.
The other benefit for paid subscribers is access to a monthly book club. On the last Wednesday of every month, we will meet virtually (maybe IRL one day!) to discuss the book of the month, which will always be written by a female, queer or non-binary author. It is sure to be a most excellent time.
As a paid subscriber (it’s only $8 CAD a month!), you will also be supporting independent art and journalism, and helping me feed my cat.
It truly means the world to me that you’re here. I hope you stay a while.
Meaghan