I kept my schizophrenia a secret for 20 years. But maybe my honesty will make it easier for the next person to share. Most of my adult life I have lived in a bubble along with my husband. We have protected and kept our life very private, even from close friends, in order to avoid […]
Studies show that men who request flexible work accommodations or family leave received lower raises and performance reviews, or risk being perceived to have negative traits often used to stigmatize women, like weakness and uncertainty. Dear current or aspiring equal-sharing dads: Last week should have been a great one for you guys—or at least those of […]
This originally appeared on Everyday Feminism. Republished here with permission. Many people put single dads on a pedestal while hyper-policing single moms. Recently, I was gossiping with my neighbor about a mutual friend whose wife had moved out, making him the primary parent to their 2- and 4-year-old children. “He’s been pretty amazing,” I said. “She even took […]
