In My Own Head

May 2, 2013July 1, 2013 Crankygiraffe6 Comments

I've been in my own head too much recently. I think it's mostly because I've spent the last 3 weeks commuting 2 hours a day, to and from a small town outside of my city for my current rotation. That is a lot of time to myself... more than I've been used to in many… Continue reading In My Own Head

Someone’s Gotta Say It

January 4, 2013January 4, 2013 Crankygiraffe11 Comments

I saw this picture on my facebook today. It certainly hit a chord for me and I have a feeling it will for some of you as well. Not too long ago I posted my feelings and opinions about Victim Blaming and how women are may fear men; this woman and her statement are right up the alley… Continue reading Someone’s Gotta Say It

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Stop the “Victim Blaming”

November 28, 2012December 7, 2012 Crankygiraffe14 Comments

This morning I read Prego and the Loon's post, TOP 10 Reasons People Stay in and Abusive Relationship. The first reason Prego lists is low self-esteem. The very first comment on her entry was that claiming low self-esteem is really just a form of victim blaming (gross paraphrasing here, please read the post and the… Continue reading Stop the “Victim Blaming”