The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: hair

  • How the Patriarchy Plays Out on Female Bodies

    Women must conform.

  • Body Autonomy

    “I can do whatever I want to you.”

  • Hiding behind Your Hair

    I know you’re in there somewhere.

  • The Day My Mother Cut Off My Hair

    Please understand what hair is to a girl with low self-esteem.

  • Are You FREAKING Kidding Me?

    Let’s just say, (hypothetically) that I received an e-mail from someone who isn’t even in my chain of command, and it said, (hypothetically), “Please allow yourself to do cleaning duties toward the end of your shift. I found a long strand of hair on the inside of the toilet rim.” First of all… ALLOW myself?…

  • Personal Space

    People want to touch my hair all the time. It’s freakishly thick, and at various times in my life it has been quite long. I wouldn’t mind so much if they asked first. But no. They just dive right in there. It feels like a violation. And one time when I was in 7th grade,…

  • Donating Yourself

    Times are tough and there’s so much need out there that it can be overwhelming. But it’s understandable when people can’t make financial donations. I for one am struggling to make ends meet. But there are so many other ways to help. Here are some ways you can give of yourself, show the world how…