On January 2, 2019, I was diagnosed with the branch of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) formerly known as Apsergers Syndrome. And it was one of the happiest days of my life. Prior to the three-month diagnostic process that led to this moment, all I knew about Autism was what most people know: Rain Man, The … Continue reading What an Autism Diagnosis Taught me about Being Human
I first met Alex Ike about 20 years ago while her family was on furlough in Georgia. We became fast friends and spent countless hours running around our church building, getting poison ivy in the woods and laughing at everything. Alex is one of those people who makes you feel more like yourself when you're … Continue reading Dear Alex, You Have Really Done It
We love presents. We love getting presents and we love giving presents. And we especially love that perfect present that makes us run around the Christmas tree shouting "nevertheless, she persisted!" Christmas is in less then a week so if you haven't found that perfect gift yet, look no further! We compiled an amazing gift … Continue reading A Feminist Holiday Gift Guide!
I am not good at being alone. Lately I have been so scared of any time I spend in silence, any time I spend by myself, any time there are no distractions. I have been scared to be alone in the quiet because suddenly my mind is so loud. My mind has been toxic … Continue reading How Free It Is
We at Release the Women have a passion for stories, specifically yours! If you are a woman a male ally a puppy with a cool feminist owner Then we want to hear from you! Send us your stories, essays, poems, and any other written expression about any of the following: feminism, spirituality, race, politics, religion, travel, … Continue reading Call for Submissions
